Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 139 kW@6000 252 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,725 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,478 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 980 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 945 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,293 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 892 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 569 L | 207 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 0 L | 1 L |
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 |
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