Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
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 |
2011 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 |