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2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| 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 | 3326 lb. | 3228 lb. | 98 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
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