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 |
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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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |