Lexus RX (2007) vs. Volvo V50 (2008) Specs

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2007 Lexus RX and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Lexus RX	Volvo V50
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	103.9 in	3 in
Length	186.2 in	177.7 in	8.5 in
Width	72.6 in	69.7 in	2.9 in
Height	66.1 in	57.2 in	8.9 in
Curb Weight	4090 lb.	3548 lb.	542 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.9 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.2 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.6 in	53.7 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.5 in	41.6 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	38.1 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	54.1 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.1 in	50.7 in	4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	34.4 in	2 in
Total Legroom	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.3 ft³	27.4 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.7 ft³	62.9 ft³	21.8 ft³

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2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review

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