Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,656 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,455 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 970 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,402 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 | 942 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 968 mm | -94 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 445 L | 331 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 15.7 | -14.7 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 |
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