| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo V70 | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 101.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 169.9 in | 20 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 71.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 60.9 in | 70.4 in | -9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3515 lb. | 12 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 43.3 in | -4.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 47.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
| 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 2010 Honda Element.