Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | 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 | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.9 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 178.0 in | 13 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 70.5 in | 58.0 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4084 lb. | 3570 lb. | 514 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 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 | 62.0 in | 54.1 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 50.7 in | 13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 34.4 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.0 ft3 | 12.8 | 58.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 120.0 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 75.8 ft3 |
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 |
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 |