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Volvo V50 (2007) vs. Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Volvo V50 and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI specs.

2007 Volvo V50 and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2007 2009  
Model Volvo V50 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
218 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 101.5 in 2.4 in
Length 177.7 in 179.3 in -1.6 in
Width 69.7 in 70.1 in -0.4 in
Height 57.2 in 59.2 in -2 in
Curb Weight 3379 lb. 3350 lb. 29 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 14.5 gal. 1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 38.4 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 54.8 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 0.0 in 53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.1 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 38.1 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 53.1 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 0.0 in 50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 35.5 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) -0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.4 ft3 32.8 ft3 -5.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 66.9 ft3 -4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo V50

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual AWD
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI

2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Surprisingly roomy for this size of car. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Front seats are extremely supportive and even heated with the Interlagos cloth option see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Quite possibly the most comfortable front seats I have ever sat in. It is as if they were pulled straight from an Audi and placed in the GTI. An added bonus is the heated cloth, which is unusual because usually you need to option cold leather for heat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Plenty of shoulder/elbow/head room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Adequate for 2 adults to sit comfortably. High roof, adequate legroom. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Plenty of space, good lumbar support, nice side bolstering. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It works fine for me, but if you have adults that use the rear seat often they may find it a little uncomfortable for long trips. The legroom is decent, but the seats are a bit hard and not all that ergonomic. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI review
 
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