Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Volvo XC60 (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Volvo XC60
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 SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	109.2 in	-7.7 in
Length	165.4 in	182.2 in	-16.8 in
Width	70.3 in	74.4 in	-4.1 in
Height	58.3 in	67.4 in	-9.1 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	4225 lb.	-899 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	38.0 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.7 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.2 in	-54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	55.2 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	36.4 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	30.8 ft³	-15.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	67.4 ft³	-21.4 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 XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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