Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 114.6 in | -3 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 180.7 in | 10.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.7 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 79.3 in | -20.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3425 lb. | 375 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 51.1 in | -13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 50.8 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 50.5 in | -12.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 59.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.8 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.5 in | -3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -63.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -120.4 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.