Volvo S40 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2021) Specs

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2011 Volvo S40 and 2021 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2021
Model	Volvo S40	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	103.8 in	0.1 in
Length	176.2 in	167.6 in	8.6 in
Width	69.7 in	70.8 in	-1.1 in
Height	57.2 in	58.2 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3363 lb.	3256 lb.	107 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.4 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	55.9 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	0.0 in	53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.1 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	53.9 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	0.0 in	50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	35.6 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.3 ft³	17.4 ft³	-3.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.3 ft³	53.7 ft³	-39.4 ft³

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