Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 123.7 in | -19.8 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 221.4 in | -43.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 78.5 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 59.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 4518 lb. | -948 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 60.3 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 59.9 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 58.0 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 45.4 in | -11 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 87.1 in (over 2 rows) | -11.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 23.2 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 |
2007 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The front seats are lovely to look at, but are basically flat sofas and not quite as supportive as I would like. They adjust infinitely, and along with an adjustable steering wheel and adjustable pedals you can get a good driving position - but I have to give Buick the nod for a more orthopedically-designed and cradling seat. I also would wish to be able to defeat the feature that automatically moves the seat back two inches when the key is removed from the ignition. Can't be done without an expensive dealer visit to download new softare into the door control module. see full Lincoln Town Car review |