Volvo C70 (2013) vs. Lexus RX (2014) Specs

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2013 Volvo C70 and 2014 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2013	2014
Model	Volvo C70	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	107.9 in	-4 in
Length	180.4 in	187.8 in	-7.4 in
Width	72.3 in	74.2 in	-1.9 in
Height	55.1 in	66.3 in	-11.2 in
Curb Weight	3837 lb.	4178 lb.	-341 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.1 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	58.0 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	55.5 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.1 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	37.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	57.6 in	-10.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	54.5 in	-13 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.8 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.8 ft³	40.0 ft³	-27.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.8 ft³	80.3 ft³	-67.5 ft³

2013 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

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review

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