Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Scion iQ | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
1.3L I4 DOHC-4v 94 hp@6000 89 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 78.7 in | 25.2 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 120.1 in | 57.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 66.1 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 59.1 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 2127 lb. | 1443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 8.5 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 50.2 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 33.8 in | 16.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 28.6 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 69.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 27.5 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 |
2013 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review |
2013 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD |
Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ review |