| Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Acura RDX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6500 380 Nm@1600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,823 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 65 L | -5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,016 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 965 mm | 3 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 965 mm | -91 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 835 L | -59 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 1,668 L | 0 L |
| 2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
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