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Volvo V70 (2010) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volvo V70 and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

2010 Volvo V70 and 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Volvo V70 Volkswagen Golf / GTI  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.8 in 101.5 in 9.3 in
Length 189.9 in 165.4 in 24.5 in
Width 73.3 in 70.3 in 3 in
Height 60.9 in 58.3 in 2.6 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 3090 lb. 437 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 39.3 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 54.7 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 0.0 in 54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 41.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.5 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 52.8 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 35.5 in -0.9 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) -0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.3 ft3 15.0 ft3 18.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.1 ft3 46.0 ft3 26.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo V70

2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
 
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