Lexus RX (2009) vs. Volvo S60 (2011) Specs

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2009 Lexus RX and 2011 Volvo S60 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Lexus RX	Volvo S60
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	109.3 in	-2.4 in
Length	186.2 in	182.2 in	4 in
Width	72.6 in	73.4 in	-0.8 in
Height	66.1 in	58.4 in	7.7 in
Curb Weight	4090 lb.	3901 lb.	189 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	17.8 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.3 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	57.0 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	54.9 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.9 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	55.2 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.1 in	53.5 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	33.5 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.3 ft³	12.0 ft³	26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.7 ft³	12.0 ft³	72.7 ft³

2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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