Volkswagen Touareg (2008) vs. Volvo V50 (2011) Specs

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Volkswagen Touareg	Volvo V50
Engine	4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD w/low range	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.4 in	103.9 in	8.5 in
Length	187.2 in	178.0 in	9.2 in
Width	75.9 in	69.7 in	6.2 in
Height	68.0 in	58.0 in	10 in
Curb Weight	5300 lb.	3570 lb.	1730 lb.
Fuel Capacity	26.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	10.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.9 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	55.2 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.7 in	-53.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.6 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.1 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	54.1 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	50.7 in	-50.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	34.4 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.0 ft³	12.8 ft³	18.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.0 ft³	44.2 ft³	26.8 ft³

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2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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