Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Subaru Baja | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 193.3 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 65.1 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3480 lb. | 90 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.6 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.5 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 44.2 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 |
2006 Subaru Baja Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUT turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers are going to have issues getting in and out. Also they will have to recline the seat too much just to keep their heads from hitting the roof. see full Subaru Baja review |