| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5400 266 lb-ft@1800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,814 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,839 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,603 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,800 kg | 1,907 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,001 mm | 979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 1,011 mm | 878 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 943 L | 493 L | 450 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 1,342 L | 32.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,042 L | 2,413 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Volvo XC70.
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |