Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 184.1 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.4 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.9 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3902 lb. | -332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.5 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.6 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 58.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.0 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.8 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -34 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |