Volvo V50 (2011) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2012) Specs

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2011 Volvo V50 and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Volvo V50	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.2 in	-8.3 in
Length	178.0 in	192.3 in	-14.3 in
Width	69.7 in	72.8 in	-3.1 in
Height	58.0 in	72.0 in	-14 in
Curb Weight	3570 lb.	4446 lb.	-876 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	21.1 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	58.3 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.5 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.4 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.0 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	58.4 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	57.6 in	-6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	34.2 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-28.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	16.5 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.8	49.2 ft³	-36.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.2 ft³	79.2 ft³	-35 ft³

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 Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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