Lexus RX (2008) vs. Volvo S80 (2006) Specs

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2008 Lexus RX and 2006 Volvo S80 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Lexus RX	Volvo S80
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	109.9 in	-3 in
Length	186.2 in	190.9 in	-4.7 in
Width	72.6 in	72.1 in	0.5 in
Height	66.1 in	57.2 in	8.9 in
Curb Weight	4090 lb.	3691 lb.	399 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	21.1 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	55.3 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	42.2 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	37.6 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	56.9 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.6 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.9 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.3 ft³	14.4 ft³	23.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.7 ft³	14.4 ft³	70.3 ft³

2008 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

2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review

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