Acura RLX (2018) vs. Volvo V50 (2009) Specs

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2018 Acura RLX and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2009
Model	Acura RLX	Volvo V50
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	103.9 in	8.3 in
Length	198.1 in	178.0 in	20.1 in
Width	74.4 in	69.7 in	4.7 in
Height	57.7 in	57.4 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	3977 lb.	3543 lb.	434 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	38.9 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.6 in	55.2 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	53.7 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.1 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	54.1 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	50.7 in	3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	34.4 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	5.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.9 ft³	27.4 ft³	-12.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.9 ft³	62.9 ft³	-48 ft³

2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan	Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX 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

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