Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,507 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,092 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,308 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 970 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 932 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 851 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,852 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 340 L | 436 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 770 L | -769 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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