Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 208 kW@6350 353 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 2,038 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 78 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 945 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 996 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 922 mm | -48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,575 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 808 mm | -808 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 915 L | -553 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 2,350 L | 10.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 3,981 L | -2 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Routan.