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2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 175.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3042 lb. | 284 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.1 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 51.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Prius
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
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