Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.5 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 179.3 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 59.2 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3228 lb. | 165 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.8 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.1 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 35.5 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -53 ft3 |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
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 |