Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo C70 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.5 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 182.5 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 70.9 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 55.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 3840 lb. | -3 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.2 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 44.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 43.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 44.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 25.9 in | 8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |