Volvo V50 (2011) vs. Toyota Corolla (2009) Specs

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2011 Volvo V50 and 2009 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Volvo V50	Toyota Corolla
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	102.4 in	1.5 in
Length	178.0 in	178.7 in	-0.7 in
Width	69.7 in	69.3 in	0.4 in
Height	58.0 in	57.7 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3570 lb.	2965 lb.	605 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.8 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.0 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.7 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.2 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.6 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	43.9 in	6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	36.3 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	12.3 ft³	0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	44.2 ft³	12.3 ft³	31.9 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

2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review

2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review

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