| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Volvo S60 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.9 in | -3 in |
| Length | 178.0 in | 180.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.4 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 3393 lb. | -72 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.2 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 49.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.6 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 49 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2007 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |