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2008 Volvo V50 and 2012 Ford Focus Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Focus | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 171.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3379 lb. | 2958 lb. | 421 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.7 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2008 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Focus
| 2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
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