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Volvo V50 (2006) vs. Volvo XC90 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Volvo V50 and 2009 Volvo XC90 specs.

2006 Volvo V50 and 2009 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Volvo V50 Volvo XC90  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
163 kW@5000
320 Nm@1500
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
232 kW@5850
441 Nm@3900
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,514 mm 4,798 mm 0 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,897 mm 0 mm
Height 1,453 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,609 kg 2,189 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 80 L -20 L
Headroom, Row 1 988 mm 1,008 mm 987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,364 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 975 mm -7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,374 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,288 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 874 mm 879 mm -5 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 902 mm -902 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 765 mm -765 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 776 L 249 L 527 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 27.4 1,226 L 26.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,781 L 2,410 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50

2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC90

2009 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
 
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