Volvo V50 (2007) vs. Honda Pilot (2016) Specs

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2007 Volvo V50 and 2016 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Volvo V50	Honda Pilot
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	111.0 in	-7.1 in
Length	177.7 in	194.5 in	-16.8 in
Width	69.7 in	78.6 in	-8.9 in
Height	57.2 in	69.8 in	-12.6 in
Curb Weight	3548 lb.	4230 lb.	-682 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.5 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	62.0 in	-6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	59.1 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	40.9 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.2 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	62.0 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	57.3 in	-6.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	38.4 in	-4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.6 in	-44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.9 in	-31.9 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	-35.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	16.5 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	27.4	46.8 ft³	-19.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	83.9 ft³	-21 ft³

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review

2007 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
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review

2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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