Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@6200 320 Nm@3200 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,823 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,547 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 85 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 983 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 937 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 385 L | 558 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 1,243 L | 32.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |