Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Volkswagen Golf | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.6 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 168.8 in | 21.1 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.4 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 57.6 in | 3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3113 lb. | 414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.4 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 46.3 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.0 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf.