Lexus RX (2009) vs. Volvo V50 (2009) Specs

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2009 Lexus RX and 2009 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
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	178.0 in	8.2 in
Width	72.6 in	69.7 in	2.9 in
Height	66.1 in	57.4 in	8.7 in
Curb Weight	4090 lb.	3543 lb.	547 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

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

2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review

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