Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 239 kW@5500 450 Nm@1380 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,921 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,861 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,049 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 996 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,062 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 518 L | 258 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 521 L | -493.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 1,600 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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