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Volvo V70 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Volvo V70 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2009 Volvo V70 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Volvo V70 Volkswagen Jetta  
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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.8 in 104.4 in 6.4 in
Length 189.9 in 182.2 in 7.7 in
Width 73.3 in 70.0 in 3.3 in
Height 60.9 in 57.2 in 3.7 in
Curb Weight 3527 lb. 3157 lb. 370 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.5 gal. 4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 38.2 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 55.2 in 2.2 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 37.1 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.6 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.1 in -3.5 in
Total Legroom 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 33.3 ft3 15.5 ft3 17.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.1 ft3 15.5 ft3 56.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V70

2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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