Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.1 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 186.2 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.1 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3435 lb. | 108 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 51.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 52.6 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 51.5 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |