| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Volvo S40 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in | 8.7 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 176.2 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 69.7 in | 5 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 57.2 in | 13 in |
| Curb Weight | 4544 lb. | 3273 lb. | 1271 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 54.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 50.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 29.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 12.6 | 30.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 |
| 2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.