Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.8 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 189.9 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.3 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 60.9 in | -2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3527 lb. | 43 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.6 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -20.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -27.9 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 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |