Nissan LEAF (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2013) Specs
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2012 Nissan LEAF and 2013 Lexus IS Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2013 |
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Model |
Nissan LEAF |
Lexus IS |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
107.5 in |
-1.2 in |
Length |
175.0 in |
180.1 in |
-5.1 in |
Width |
69.7 in |
70.9 in |
-1.2 in |
Height |
61.0 in |
56.1 in |
4.9 in |
Curb Weight |
3366 lb. |
3455 lb. |
-89 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
0.0 gal. |
17.2 gal. |
-17.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
37.2 in |
4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.4 in |
54.4 in |
0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
51.5 in |
54.1 in |
-2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
43.9 in |
-1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.3 in |
36.7 in |
0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
52.5 in |
52.7 in |
-0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
50.0 in |
53.7 in |
-3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
31.1 in |
30.6 in |
0.5 in |
Total Legroom |
73.2 in (over 2 rows) |
74.5 in (over 2 rows) |
-1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
14.5 ft3 |
13.0 ft3 |
1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
0.0 |
13.0 ft3 |
-13 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan LEAF
2012 |
4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch.
The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well.
see full Nissan LEAF review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
2014 |
Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS.
see full Lexus IS review |
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