Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) Specs

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2011 Volvo XC90 and 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Specifications

Model Year	2011	2013
Model	Volvo XC90	Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Engine	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	101.5 in	11.1 in
Length	188.9 in	165.4 in	23.5 in
Width	74.7 in	70.3 in	4.4 in
Height	70.2 in	58.3 in	11.9 in
Curb Weight	4826 lb.	3326 lb.	1500 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	14.5 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.3 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	54.7 in	3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	41.2 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	52.8 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	35.5 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.5 in	0.0 in	35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.1 in	0.0 in	30.1 in
Total Legroom	105.7 in (over 3 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	29 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.8 ft³	15.0 ft³	-6.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.3 ft³	15.0	28.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.1 ft³	46.0 ft³	39.1 ft³

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 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

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