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Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban specs.

2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Volvo V50 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500		 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
320 hp@5400
335 lb-ft@4000		  
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 116.0 in -12.1 in
Length 177.7 in 202.0 in -24.3 in
Width 69.7 in 79.0 in -9.3 in
Height 57.2 in 76.9 in -19.7 in
Curb Weight 3548 lb. 5794 lb. -2246 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 26.0 gal. -10.1 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 39.2 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 65.2 in -11.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 60.6 in -9.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 39.0 in -4.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.9 in -37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 61.7 in -61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 49.1 in -49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 25.6 in -25.6 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 105.9 in (over 3 rows) -29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.4 ft3 16.9 ft3 10.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.4 60.3 ft3 -32.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 108.9 ft3 -46 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range		 Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
 
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