Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lexus RX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.8 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 192.5 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 67.7 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 4222 lb. | -652 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.8 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.6 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 56.1 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.0 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | -12.1 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 |
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.