Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in | -9 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 200.7 in | -22.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.5 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 60.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3643 lb. | -73 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.6 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 41.9 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 23 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |