Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Captiva | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.6 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 180.1 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 67.0 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3760 lb. | -434 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.0 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.9 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.9 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.9 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 6.5 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 2013 Chevrolet Captiva.