| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 112.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 200.7 in | -10.8 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 74.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 60.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3643 lb. | -116 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.6 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.9 in | -7.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 50.9 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 |
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |