Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Land Rover Discovery | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 296 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 115.1 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 195.1 in | -17.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.7 in | -9 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 74.3 in | -16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4865 lb. | -1322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.5 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 39.1 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.5 in | -33.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 110 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 45.0 ft3 | -17.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 74.3 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Land Rover Discovery.