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Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo V50 and 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2008 Volvo V50 and 2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Volvo V50 Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
169 kW@5000
320 Nm@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
170 kW@4700
350 Nm@1500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 4,514 mm 4,257 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,798 mm 0 mm
Height 1,453 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,533 kg 1,477 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 50 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 988 mm 975 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 968 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,374 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,288 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 874 mm 904 mm -30 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 776 L 493 L 283 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,781 L 1,521 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2008 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
 

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