Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lexus IS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.5 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 180.1 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.1 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3321 lb. | 3455 lb. | -134 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.9 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 52.7 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.7 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 30.6 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 49.9 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |