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Volvo V50 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo V50 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2009 Volvo V50 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
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
188 kW@4300
329 Nm@2400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,578 mm 0 mm
Length 4,521 mm 4,201 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,786 mm 0 mm
Height 1,458 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,607 kg 1,509 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 55 L 5 L
Headroom, Row 1 988 mm 998 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,389 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 978 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,374 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,288 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 874 mm 902 mm -28 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 776 L 425 L 351 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,781 L 1,303 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V50

2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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