Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Buick Encore | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 100.6 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 168.4 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 65.3 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3237 lb. | 89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 50.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.8 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | 14.5 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 2018 Buick Encore.