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Volvo S40 (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2018) Specs

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2009 Volvo S40 and 2018 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
Model Volvo S40 Lexus IS  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6400
277 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 110.2 in -6.3 in
Length 176.2 in 184.3 in -8.1 in
Width 69.7 in 71.3 in -1.6 in
Height 57.2 in 56.3 in 0.9 in
Curb Weight 3326 lb. 3593 lb. -267 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 17.4 gal. -1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 38.2 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.9 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 54.3 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 44.8 in -3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 36.9 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 53.4 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 54.0 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 32.2 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 12.6 ft3 10.8 ft3 1.8 ft3

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