Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Volvo XC90 (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Volvo XC90
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	112.6 in	-11.1 in
Length	165.4 in	188.9 in	-23.5 in
Width	70.3 in	74.7 in	-4.4 in
Height	58.3 in	70.2 in	-11.9 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	4826 lb.	-1500 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	21.1 gal.	-6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	39.7 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	58.3 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.4 in	-55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.4 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.4 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	34.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.5 in	-35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	30.1 in	-30.1 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	105.7 in (over 3 rows)	-29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	8.8 ft³	6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.0	43.3 ft³	-28.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	85.1 ft³	-39.1 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 XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review

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