Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Acura RSX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.2 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 172.4 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 67.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 54.9 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 2840 lb. | 730 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.1 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.1 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.3 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 46.2 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 29.2 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |