| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Volvo C70 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 103.9 in | 6 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 180.4 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 3640 lb. | -64 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 47.0 in | 9.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 41.5 in | 14.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 33.9 in | 2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo C70.