| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 130.5 in | -20.6 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 210.2 in | -19.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 72.5 in | -15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3691 lb. | 4793 lb. | -1102 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.0 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.9 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.9 in | -1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.4 ft3 |
| 2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
| 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |