2024 Volkswagen
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2024 Volvo
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| MPG - City | 29 - 30 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 40 - 42 MPG | 33 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Manual | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 247 hp |
| Exterior Length | 186.5 in | 188.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.8 in | 75.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 35.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.5 in
Rear 37.2 in |
Front 37.4 in
Rear 37.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Jetta than the Volvo S60.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Volkswagen Jetta and the Volvo S60 in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Volkswagen Jetta as you will with the Volvo S60, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Volkswagen Jetta is clearly a better financial choice over the Volvo S60.
Dimensions
Since the Volkswagen Jetta is much slimmer than the Volvo S60, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
When looking at overall length, the Volkswagen Jetta takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo S60.
Handling
The Volkswagen Jetta has about the same turning radius as the Volvo S60, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Volkswagen Jetta is significantly less powerful than the Volvo S60. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Powertrain
The Volkswagen Jetta has much less torque than the Volvo S60, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Volkswagen Jetta and the Volvo S60.