Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@6250 211 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.9 in | 4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 177.7 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 69.7 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 3379 lb. | 51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 50.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 34.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -48.9 ft3 |
2007 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
passengers are really happy with the room. the leather seating is soft. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review |
2007 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Backache see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |