Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V60 | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
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Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.1 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 188.1 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.9 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 56.1 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3533 lb. | -6 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.4 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 45.0 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 45.2 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 29.8 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 43.8 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 |
2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review |
2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volvo V60.
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |