Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
|
Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 113.0 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 191.0 in | -13 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.0 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 70.5 in | -12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 4084 lb. | -514 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.9 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.9 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 62.0 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 63.7 in | -13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.1 in | -60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 71.0 ft3 | -58.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 120.0 ft3 | -75.8 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |