Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Element | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.9 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 169.9 in | 177.7 in | -7.8 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 69.7 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 70.4 in | 57.2 in | 13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3515 lb. | 3326 lb. | 189 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 38.9 in | 4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.6 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 54.1 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 50.7 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.4 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
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 |