Nissan LEAF (2021) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

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2021 Nissan LEAF and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2021	2008
Model	Nissan LEAF	Volvo V50
Engine	Electric 214 hp 250 lb-ft	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	1-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.9 in	2.4 in
Length	176.4 in	177.7 in	-1.3 in
Width	70.5 in	69.7 in	0.8 in
Height	61.4 in	57.2 in	4.2 in
Curb Weight	3882 lb.	3379 lb.	503 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	54.3 in	55.2 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	53.7 in	-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	33.5 in	34.4 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.6 ft³	27.4 ft³	-3.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	30.0 ft³	62.9 ft³	-32.9 ft³

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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

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