Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Lexus RX (2009) Specs

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2011 Volvo S60 and 2009 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Volvo S60	Lexus RX
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	106.9 in	2.4 in
Length	182.2 in	186.2 in	-4 in
Width	73.4 in	72.6 in	0.8 in
Height	58.4 in	66.1 in	-7.7 in
Curb Weight	3901 lb.	4090 lb.	-189 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	19.2 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	39.4 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	57.9 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	55.6 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.5 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	38.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	57.1 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	55.1 in	-1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	36.4 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	78.9 in (over 2 rows)	-3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.0 ft³	38.3 ft³	-26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.0 ft³	84.7 ft³	-72.7 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

2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review

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