Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lexus IS | |
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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 | 12.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |