

Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 171.1 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 61.0 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3056 lb. | 514 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.3 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 43.7 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.2 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -5.2 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 |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |