Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Honda Civic | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 177.9 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 2906 lb. | 420 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 48.8 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.0 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 46.2 ft3 | 16.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Honda Civic.