Volvo V50 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (2014) Specs

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2009 Volvo V50 and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
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	178.0 in	179.3 in	-1.3 in
Width	69.7 in	70.1 in	-0.4 in
Height	57.4 in	59.2 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	3321 lb.	3228 lb.	93 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

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

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review

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