Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.9 in | -9 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 200.3 in | -22.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.9 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.4 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4204 lb. | -661 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.9 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 56.4 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 39.8 in | -5.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -38.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 47.4 ft3 | -20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -22.3 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 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |