Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.9 in | 17.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 177.7 in | 27.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 57.2 in | 14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3379 lb. | 1047 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 55.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 54.1 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 50.7 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.4 in | 4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 39 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 27.4 | 46.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 73.6 ft3 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |