Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.5 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 198.1 in | -15.9 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.4 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3901 lb. | 3568 lb. | 333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.3 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.6 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |