Volvo V50 (2006) vs. Volvo XC60 (2015) Specs

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2006 Volvo V50 and 2015 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Volvo V50	Volvo XC60
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	109.2 in	-5.3 in
Length	177.7 in	182.8 in	-5.1 in
Width	69.7 in	74.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	57.2 in	67.4 in	-10.2 in
Curb Weight	3548 lb.	4277 lb.	-729 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	56.7 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.2 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.2 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.5 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	55.2 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	53.8 in	-3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	36.4 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	30.8 ft³	-3.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	67.4 ft³	-4.5 ft³

2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review

2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review

2015 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review

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