Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Volvo V50 (2009) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Volvo V50
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	103.9 in	-2.4 in
Length	165.4 in	178.0 in	-12.6 in
Width	70.3 in	69.7 in	0.6 in
Height	58.3 in	57.4 in	0.9 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3543 lb.	-217 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.9 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.2 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	54.1 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.7 in	-50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	34.4 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	27.4 ft³	-12.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	-16.9 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

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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