Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,506 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 53 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,016 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 955 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 889 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 402 L | -40 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear set has an upright feel, mor like a couch than most cars, esp GM products. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can fit my two young children with their car seats and my teenage son has room to sit in the back and text for hours. More comfortable seats than my extended cab 1500. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I love the heated seats. Sitting in the seats for long drives is very comfortable. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Hard to fit a car seat back there. That should give you some idea. see full Hyundai Elantra review |