Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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 | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 103.9 in | 15.1 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 177.7 in | 28.1 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 69.7 in | 9 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 57.2 in | 19.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 3548 lb. | 1804 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 55.2 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.7 in | 9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 54.1 in | 10.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 50.7 in | 11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.4 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 40.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 27.4 | 33.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 47.6 ft3 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition 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 |