Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2011 Volvo S60 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Volvo S60	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	101.5 in	7.8 in
Length	182.2 in	165.4 in	16.8 in
Width	73.4 in	70.3 in	3.1 in
Height	58.4 in	58.3 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3901 lb.	3326 lb.	575 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	14.5 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.3 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	54.7 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.2 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.5 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	52.8 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.5 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	-3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	46.0 ft³	-34 ft³

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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

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