Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mercury Milan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.4 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 189.0 in | -11 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.9 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3718 lb. | -175 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.4 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.3 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.1 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 46.4 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 |
2010 Mercury Milan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I needed to fit 3 child car seats in the back, which it does better than my VW Passat it replaced. see full Mercury Milan review |