| Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | BMW i7 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 126.6 in | -22.7 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 212.2 in | -34.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 76.8 in | -7.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 60.8 in | -3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 5917 lb. | -2591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.0 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 43.3 in | -8.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 84.5 in (over 2 rows) | -8.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 44.9 ft3 |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW i7.