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2008 Volvo V50 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 95.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 160.7 in | 17 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 51.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3209 lb. | 117 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.2 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 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 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 20.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 | 53.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 2dr Hardtop conv. | Ample leg room and headroom - up to about 6ft 5 is fine I'm 6ft3 and with the roof off I don't get too ruffled unless I go over about 85 mph Lots of other things to like (and the running costs arent too horrendous) but I'm limiting myself to my top three see full Mercedes-Benz SLK review |
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