Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Venza | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.5 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 180.1 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 75.0 in | 70.9 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 63.4 in | 56.1 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3760 lb. | 3455 lb. | 305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.0 in | 54.4 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 43.9 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.7 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 52.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 30.6 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 57.1 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have had many adult passengers in the rear seats - all have commented without prompting on the ample leg room, comfortable seats, and attractiveness of the panoramic glass roof. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |