Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5950 325 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,851 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,844 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 960 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 973 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 889 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 422 L | 354 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 14.9 | -13.9 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 |
2007 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |