Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.9 in | -2 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 178.1 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 66.3 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3732 lb. | -189 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.0 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.8 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -4.9 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 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |