Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 107.4 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 190.2 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 72.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 57.2 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3280 lb. | 247 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.0 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 56.3 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 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |