Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
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@1700 |
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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 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |