Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 106.3 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 178.3 in | 12.7 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.9 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 56.5 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 2661 lb. | 1139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 33.1 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.1 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |