Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 190.0 in | -9.8 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.7 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3916 lb. | -523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 54.4 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 51.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.4 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |