Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.9 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 180.4 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.3 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 55.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 3792 lb. | 48 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 36.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 47.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 41.5 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 33.9 in | -8 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo C70.