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Chevrolet Volt (2013) vs. Lexus ES (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Lexus ES specs.

2013 Chevrolet Volt and 2008 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year 2013 2008  
Model Chevrolet Volt Lexus ES  
Engine Electric + Gas
149 hp
273 lb-ft
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 109.3 in -3.6 in
Length 177.1 in 191.1 in -14 in
Width 70.4 in 71.1 in -0.7 in
Height 56.6 in 57.1 in -0.5 in
Curb Weight 3781 lb. 3580 lb. 201 lb.
Fuel Capacity 9.3 gal. 18.5 gal. -9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.8 in 37.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.5 in 57.3 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 55.9 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 42.2 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.0 in 36.8 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 56.3 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 52.8 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.1 in 35.9 in -1.8 in
Total Legroom 76.2 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.6 ft3 14.7 ft3 -4.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 14.7 ft3 -14.7

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

2013 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
  1. Really comfortable heated bucket seats.
see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2013 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2014 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2013 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review
2012 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas
CVT FWD
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus ES

2008 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review
2008 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review
 
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