Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Prius v | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 103.9 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 181.7 in | 177.7 in | 4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 62.0 in | 57.2 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3274 lb. | 3326 lb. | -52 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.9 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 50.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.4 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.3 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius v Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I am just over 6 ft. and spouse at 5ft 4. The seat can be raised plus forward and back. It fit us both well. see full Toyota Prius v review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Comfortable rear seating. Very roomy. see full Toyota Prius v 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 |