| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Ford C-MAX | |
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| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,514 mm | 4,409 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,623 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,509 kg | 1,636 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 51 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,041 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,001 mm | 967 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 927 mm | -53 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 694 L | 82 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 1,489 L | 0 L |
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford C-MAX.