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2015 Volvo V60 and 2009 Lexus ES Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Model | Volvo V60 | Lexus ES | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 191.1 in | -8.6 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 71.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 57.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3790 lb. | 3580 lb. | 210 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 55.9 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 52.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 35.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 43.8 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volvo V60
| 2015 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review | |
| 2015 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volvo V60
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus ES
| 2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |
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