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2008 Volvo V50 and 2012 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 118.1 in | -14.2 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 202.9 in | -25.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 79.2 in | -9.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 68.4 in | -11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3379 lb. | 4337 lb. | -958 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 64.4 in | -9.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 58.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 63.5 in | -9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 66.1 in | -15.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 40.9 in | -6.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -48.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 93.1 ft3 | -65.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -85.6 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
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