Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Corvette | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.7 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 174.6 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.6 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 49.0 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3179 lb. | 391 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 22.2 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel. see full Chevrolet Corvette review |