Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.6 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 188.9 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 70.2 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 4544 lb. | -974 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.7 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.0 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.1 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 43.3 ft3 | -30.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -40.9 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
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 |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |