Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,558 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,003 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 927 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 861 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 323 L | 39 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 11.4 | -10.4 L |
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 |
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 |