| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo S80 | Volvo V70 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 110.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 189.9 in | 1 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 73.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 3527 lb. | 49 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 55.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -18.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -57.7 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 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |