Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,514 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 975 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 968 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,349 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) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 929 L | -153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 1,894 L | 0 L |
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 |
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 |