Cadillac DTS (2011) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

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2011 Cadillac DTS and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Cadillac DTS	Volvo V50
Engine	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@5200 292 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	115.6 in	103.9 in	11.7 in
Length	207.6 in	177.7 in	29.9 in
Width	74.8 in	69.7 in	5.1 in
Height	57.6 in	57.2 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	4009 lb.	3379 lb.	630 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	38.9 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	60.0 in	55.2 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	53.7 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.1 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.2 in	54.1 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.7 in	50.7 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.0 in	34.4 in	7.6 in
Total Legroom	84.5 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	8.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.8 ft³	27.4 ft³	-8.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.8 ft³	62.9 ft³	-44.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Cadillac DTS.

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

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