Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 178.0 in | -3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 58.0 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3570 lb. | -204 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 50.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 34.4 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 44.2 ft3 | -44.2 |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |