Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
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 | 3256 lb. | 3455 lb. | -199 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 | 54.3 in | 54.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.1 in | -2.4 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 | 33.3 in | 30.6 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 11 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |