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2006 Volvo V50 and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 183.7 in | -6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.4 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3379 lb. | 2835 lb. | 544 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 51.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 48.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
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