| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo S60 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.7 in | -6.8 in |
| Length | 180.2 in | 193.4 in | -13.2 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 73.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 72.8 in | -16.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 4440 lb. | -1047 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 55.4 in | -6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.9 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 43.9 ft3 | -30 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.8 ft3 |
| 2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |