Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 107.5 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 180.1 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.9 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 56.1 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3455 lb. | 72 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 30.6 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 59.1 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |
2010 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 |
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 |
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 RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |