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Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2008) vs. Volvo V70 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2007 Volvo V70 specs.

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI and 2007 Volvo V70 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2007  
Model Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Volvo V70  
Engine 3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6300
236 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@1950
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.5 in 108.5 in -7 in
Length 165.8 in 185.4 in -19.6 in
Width 68.3 in 71.0 in -2.7 in
Height 58.4 in 57.7 in 0.7 in
Curb Weight 3643 lb. 3733 lb. -90 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 18.5 gal. -4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 39.3 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.7 in 56.2 in -1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.6 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 38.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 55.9 in -1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 54.8 in -54.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.3 in 35.2 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) -1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.1 ft3 37.4 ft3 -22.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 41.8 ft3 71.4 ft3 -29.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
well bolstered, firm, both driver and passenger seats have height and lumbar adjust see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
Fits me perfectly, all controls ideal for me. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
With the 4 door GTI I can drive 4 full size adults around in comfort. Easy ingress-egress. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD
With only one car, I needed a sporty car with legitimate rear seat room and an automatic for the other users. I have had 2 6ft passengers in the back seat without complaint. The cushion could use a little more height/angle to aid in leg support. Nitpickin see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / 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 / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
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 / Rabbit / GTI review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo V70

2007 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual AWD
Fantastic front seats see full Volvo V70 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Exceptionally comfortable seating for even very long trips. see full Volvo V70 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual AWD
Almost as good as the seats in the 92 960. Good support & position except left footrest small & too far left. Lumbar support too far down for a tall person but bearable. Electric memory allows easy switching of seat position on long trips. Bun warmer. see full Volvo V70 review
2007 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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