Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Subaru Impreza / WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.1 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 173.8 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.6 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 2911 lb. | 410 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.6 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.4 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Subaru Impreza / WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The lumbar support is slightly lacking for me, but I have dancer-like posture so it could just be my preference. The seats are very plush and well-designed otherwise... go sit in one. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX review |