Ford Explorer (2010) vs. Volvo V50 (2009) Specs

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2010 Ford Explorer and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Volvo V50
Engine	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.7 in	103.9 in	9.8 in
Length	193.4 in	178.0 in	15.4 in
Width	73.7 in	69.7 in	4 in
Height	72.8 in	57.4 in	15.4 in
Curb Weight	4706 lb.	3543 lb.	1163 lb.
Fuel Capacity	22.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	6.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	55.2 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	53.7 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.6 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.9 in	54.1 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.5 in	50.7 in	4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.9 in	34.4 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.3 in	0.0 in	45.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	34.9 in	0.0 in	34.9 in
Total Legroom	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	38.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.6 ft³	27.4 ft³	-13.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	27.4	16.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	62.9 ft³	20.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Ford Explorer.

2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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