Volvo XC60 (2013) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

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2013 Volvo XC60 and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2013	2016
Model	Volvo XC60	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.2 in	110.2 in	-1 in
Length	182.2 in	183.7 in	-1.5 in
Width	74.4 in	71.3 in	3.1 in
Height	67.4 in	56.3 in	11.1 in
Curb Weight	4236 lb.	3737 lb.	499 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.0 in	38.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	55.9 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.2 in	54.3 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	44.8 in	-3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.9 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	53.4 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	54.0 in	-0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	32.2 in	4.2 in
Total Legroom	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	30.8 ft³	10.8 ft³	20 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.4 ft³	10.8 ft³	56.6 ft³

2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review

2013 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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