Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,842 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,782 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 66 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 958 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 940 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,181 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 1,021 mm | 873 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 770 L | 6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 1,591 L | 0 L |
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 |
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