Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 107.5 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 180.1 in | 10.9 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.9 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 56.1 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 3455 lb. | 345 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.7 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 30.6 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |