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

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2007 Lexus SC and 2008 Volvo V50 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2008
Model	Lexus SC	Volvo V50
Engine	4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	103.9 in	-0.8 in
Length	178.5 in	177.7 in	0.8 in
Width	72.0 in	69.7 in	2.3 in
Height	53.1 in	57.2 in	-4.1 in
Curb Weight	3840 lb.	3548 lb.	292 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal.	15.9 gal.	3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	38.9 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.8 in	55.2 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	53.7 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.6 in	41.6 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	27.1 in	38.1 in	-11 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	46.6 in	54.1 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.5 in	50.7 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.1 in	34.4 in	-7.3 in
Total Legroom	70.7 in (over 2 rows)	76 in (over 2 rows)	-5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.8 ft³	27.4 ft³	-18.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	8.8 ft³	62.9 ft³	-54.1 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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