Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 257 kW@6800 439 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,514 mm | 4,755 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,609 kg | 2,404 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 100 L | -40 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 983 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 904 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 878 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 2,010 L | -1 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.