Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 130.0 in | -26.1 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 221.3 in | -43.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 79.1 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 76.6 in | -18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 5842 lb. | -2272 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -32.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -56.9 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |