Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 123.2 in | -19.3 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 207.7 in | -29.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 79.3 in | -9.6 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 77.2 in | -19.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 5302 lb. | -1759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 41.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 65.0 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 61.3 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 65.0 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 60.8 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 41.9 in | -7.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 56.7 ft3 | -29.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 97.1 ft3 | -34.2 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 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |