| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo S40 | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in | -9 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 200.7 in | -24.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3278 lb. | 3643 lb. | -365 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.6 in | -2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 41.9 in | -7.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Volvo S40.
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |