Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 103.9 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 178.0 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 69.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.4 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3901 lb. | 3543 lb. | 358 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 50.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 34.4 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -50.9 ft3 |
2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |