Volvo S60 (2006) vs. Lexus IS (2009) Specs

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2006 Volvo S60 and 2009 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Volvo S60	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	107.5 in	-0.6 in
Length	180.2 in	180.1 in	0.1 in
Width	71.4 in	70.9 in	0.5 in
Height	56.2 in	56.1 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3455 lb.	-62 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.2 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	54.4 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	54.1 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.9 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	36.7 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	52.7 in	2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	53.7 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	30.6 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	13.0 ft³	0.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo S60

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review

2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

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