Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 119.0 in | -15.1 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 206.5 in | -28.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.8 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 77.2 in | -19.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 5805 lb. | -2262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 63.2 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 60.2 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 63.7 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 59.9 in | -9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.1 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -41.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 55.0 ft3 | -27.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -45.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Expedition.