Lexus GS (2006) vs. Volvo XC60 (2012) Specs

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2006 Lexus GS and 2012 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Lexus GS	Volvo XC60
Engine	4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	109.2 in	3 in
Length	190.0 in	182.2 in	7.8 in
Width	71.7 in	74.4 in	-2.7 in
Height	56.1 in	67.4 in	-11.3 in
Curb Weight	3916 lb.	4225 lb.	-309 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	38.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	56.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.2 in	0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.2 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	38.1 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.2 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	53.8 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.4 in	0 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.7 ft³	30.8 ft³	-18.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.7 ft³	67.4 ft³	-54.7 ft³

2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review

2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review

2012 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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