Ford Freestyle (2006) vs. Volvo V50 (2011) Specs

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2006 Ford Freestyle and 2011 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Ford Freestyle	Volvo V50
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	CVT	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	103.9 in	9 in
Length	200.1 in	178.0 in	22.1 in
Width	74.9 in	69.7 in	5.2 in
Height	68.3 in	58.0 in	10.3 in
Curb Weight	3959 lb.	3570 lb.	389 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	55.2 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.7 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.1 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	54.1 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	50.7 in	5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	34.4 in	5.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.6 in	0.0 in	38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.9 in	0.0 in	45.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	114.7 in (over 3 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	38.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.6 ft³	12.8 ft³	4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	45.9 ft³	12.8	33.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	91.7 ft³	44.2 ft³	47.5 ft³

2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Very good for a vehicle of this size - both in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Reasonable space and comfort. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	I needed the 3rd row of seats see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Great room in the front (and rear) - very comfortable. see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	Third row seating, fold flat rear seats for hauling large items see full Ford Freestyle review
2007	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT FWD	The third row seat easily accommodates 6+ foot passengers. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	full-size people can fit theater seating provides good visibility from all seats see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Lots of space for car seats and adults in the second and third row. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Front seats are extremely comfortable. We were surprised by just how nice they were. see full Ford Freestyle review
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Raised third row great for kids. Easy access to third row. see full Ford Freestyle review

2006 Ford Freestyle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD	Drivers side left foot rests on pad which is slightly to the right due to the wheel. Takes a while to become acustomed to it. see full Ford Freestyle 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

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