Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in | -9 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 200.3 in | -19.9 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 74.9 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 67.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 4033 lb. | -241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 58.5 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 57.9 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.4 in | -14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.8 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -34.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -72.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo C70.
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |