Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 177.7 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 57.2 in | 3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3326 lb. | 40 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -15.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 54.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 50.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 34.4 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 62.9 ft3 | -62.9 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF 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 |