Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Volvo S60 (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Volvo S60
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	109.3 in	-7.8 in
Length	165.4 in	182.2 in	-16.8 in
Width	70.3 in	73.4 in	-3.1 in
Height	58.3 in	58.4 in	-0.1 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3901 lb.	-575 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	17.8 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	57.0 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.4 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	55.2 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	33.5 in	2 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	34 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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