Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,657 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,052 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 965 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 974 L | -612 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 2,115 L | -1 L |
2010 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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |