Volvo XC90 (2012) vs. Volvo V50 (2009) Specs

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2012 Volvo XC90 and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Volvo XC90	Volvo V50
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	103.9 in	8.7 in
Length	188.9 in	178.0 in	10.9 in
Width	74.7 in	69.7 in	5 in
Height	70.2 in	57.4 in	12.8 in
Curb Weight	4544 lb.	3321 lb.	1223 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	38.1 in	0.3 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	27.4 ft³	-18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.3 ft³	27.4	15.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.1 ft³	62.9 ft³	22.2 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volvo XC90

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volvo V50

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

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