Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lexus CT | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 170.1 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.7 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3130 lb. | 440 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.5 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 51.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.9 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |