Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6600 236 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 185.4 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3847 lb. | -304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.8 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.2 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 52.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Lexus IS.