| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,468 mm | 5,006 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,564 kg | 2,232 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,031 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,029 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 1,011 mm | 873 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 357 L | 595 L | -238 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 1,240 L | 11.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 2,285 L | 10.6 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Explorer.