| Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Nissan cube | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 99.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 156.5 in | 21.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 66.7 in | 3 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 65.0 in | -7.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 2762 lb. | 564 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 42.6 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.2 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 48.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 47.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
| 2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |