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Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2008 Volvo V50 and 2011 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Volvo V50 Toyota RAV4  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 104.7 in -0.8 in
Length 177.7 in 181.1 in -3.4 in
Width 69.7 in 71.5 in -1.8 in
Height 57.2 in 66.3 in -9.1 in
Curb Weight 3548 lb. 3680 lb. -132 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 15.9 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 40.8 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 57.1 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 53.8 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.8 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 39.7 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 55.3 in -1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 52.4 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 38.3 in -3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.2 in -37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 43.3 in -43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 30.0 in -30 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 110.1 in (over 3 rows) -34.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.4 ft3 12.3 ft3 15.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.4 37.2 ft3 -9.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 73.0 ft3 -10.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 RAV4

2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2012 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2011 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review
2010 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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