Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Captiva | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.6 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 180.1 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.8 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.0 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 3760 lb. | -439 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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