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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,521 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,607 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 60 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 988 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 968 mm | 10 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,288 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 874 mm | 28 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 776 L | -351 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 1,781 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2012 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 | 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V50
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
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