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Volvo V50 (2007) vs. Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Volvo V50 and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

2007 Volvo V50 and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Volvo V50 Chevrolet Avalanche  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
218 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
366 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 130.0 in -26.1 in
Length 177.7 in 221.3 in -43.6 in
Width 69.7 in 79.1 in -9.4 in
Height 57.2 in 76.6 in -19.4 in
Curb Weight 3548 lb. 5963 lb. -2415 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 31.0 gal. -15.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 41.1 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 65.3 in -10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 64.4 in -10.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 40.0 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 65.2 in -11.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 62.3 in -11.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 39.1 in -4.7 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) -4.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.4 ft3 45.5 ft3 -18.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 101.1 ft3 -38.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo V50

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual AWD
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review
2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
 
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