Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Honda Civic (2013) Specs

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2008 Volvo V50 and 2013 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Volvo V50	Honda Civic
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	105.1 in	-1.2 in
Length	177.7 in	179.4 in	-1.7 in
Width	69.7 in	69.0 in	0.7 in
Height	57.2 in	56.5 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3379 lb.	2967 lb.	412 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.0 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.6 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	50.5 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.0 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.1 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	53.3 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	51.4 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	36.2 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	12.5 ft³	14.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	12.5 ft³	50.4 ft³

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

2013 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

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