Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 109.2 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 182.2 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.4 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.4 in | -11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4012 lb. | -557 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.1 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.4 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 30.8 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -54.4 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 |
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 |