Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@4300 329 Nm@2400 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,201 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 80 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 998 mm | 1,008 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 975 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 879 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 249 L | 176 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 1,226 L | 14 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,303 L | 2,410 L | -1 L |
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 |