Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 130.5 in | -26.6 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 210.2 in | -32.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 72.5 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4793 lb. | -1250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.0 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.9 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.5 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.9 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 44.2 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |