Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Volvo S80 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 111.6 in | -10.1 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 191.0 in | -11.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.3 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 58.8 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3228 lb. | 3800 lb. | -572 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.4 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.8 in | -54.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 35.0 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 52 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2007 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |