| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 175 kW@6200 320 Nm@3200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6500 346 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,823 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,547 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,600 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,052 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,031 mm | 979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,003 mm | 878 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 595 L | 348 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 1,243 L | 32.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 2,313 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Explorer.