Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 98.2 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 152.2 in | 25.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3144 lb. | 399 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.6 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 51.0 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 39.7 in | 14.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 30.9 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 55.3 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 Mini Convertible.