Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RL | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,695 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 66 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 970 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,138 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 937 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 818 mm | 104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 371 L | 306 L | 65 L |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS.