Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.4 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 183.3 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.0 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 57.2 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3194 lb. | 199 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 55.2 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 0.0 in | 49 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.1 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta.