Volkswagen Jetta (2013) vs. Volvo V50 (2011) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta and 2011 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2011
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Volvo V50
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	103.9 in	0.5 in
Length	182.2 in	178.0 in	4.2 in
Width	70.0 in	69.7 in	0.3 in
Height	57.2 in	58.0 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3157 lb.	3570 lb.	-413 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.9 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.2 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	38.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	54.1 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.7 in	-50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	34.4 in	3.7 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.5 ft³	12.8 ft³	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.5 ft³	44.2 ft³	-28.7 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta.

2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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