Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 0 L | 60 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,046 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 947 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 790 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 411 L | -49 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |