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Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI (2006) vs. Volvo V70 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2008 Volvo V70 specs.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI and 2008 Volvo V70 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Volvo V70  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
207 lb-ft@1800
3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 98.9 in 110.8 in -11.9 in
Length 164.9 in 189.9 in -25 in
Width 68.3 in 73.3 in -5 in
Height 56.7 in 60.9 in -4.2 in
Curb Weight 3078 lb. 3527 lb. -449 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 38.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 57.4 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.8 in -54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.5 in 41.9 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 38.6 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 56.5 in -4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.1 in -55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.5 in 34.6 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 75 in (over 2 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) -1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 33.3 ft3 -15.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.8 ft3 72.1 ft3 -30.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI

2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
2006 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V70

2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
best seats in the industry see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lumbar support see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It may seem strange to rate seat comfort so highly, but that's only if you have never driven in a Volvo. Amazing, ergonomic, adjustable, but those could describe many seats. What my wife would say (and I've read others express as well) is if you have back problems, get your Dr. to prescribe you a Volvo! They are that good. see full Volvo V70 review
2008 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
no knee room see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is not much if the front seats are back see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
To give rear seats reasonable amount of room, you have to keep front seats forwards. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Though not a big issue, the rear seats could be a bit wider for better 3-abreast seating (though most vehicles share this limitation). The greater need, however, is another few inches of legroom. It is adequate, but only that. Another 3 or 4 inches would make the rear seat amazing, but then again, that would come at the cost of rear cargo capacity ... no such thing as a "free lunch". see full Volvo V70 review
 
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