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Volkswagen Passat (2010) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Volvo V50 specs.

2010 Volkswagen Passat and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Volkswagen Passat Volvo V50  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1800
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,710 mm 2,639 mm 0 mm
Length 4,775 mm 4,514 mm 0 mm
Width 1,821 mm 1,770 mm 0 mm
Height 1,516 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,593 kg 1,533 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 60 L 10 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 988 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,402 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,364 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 968 mm 12 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,387 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,288 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 958 mm 874 mm 84 mm
Total Legroom 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,014 L 776 L -775 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,747 L 1,781 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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