Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.9 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 178.0 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 57.4 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3543 lb. | -16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 55.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 50.7 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.4 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 9.2 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |