| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Ford Edge | Volvo XC70 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 110.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 184.2 in | 190.5 in | -6.3 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 63.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4234 lb. | 4152 lb. | 82 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 57.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 34.6 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 72.0 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volvo XC70.