| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 111.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 184.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 76.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 67.0 in | -6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 4056 lb. | -529 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 58.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 58.7 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 56.1 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.6 in | -5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
| 2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |