Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 108.8 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 178.9 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 73.1 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 69.9 in | -13.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3971 lb. | -578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 56.8 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.8 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 47.4 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 37.7 in | -4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | -51.3 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Dodge Nitro.