Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.5 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 172.2 in | 182.5 in | -10.3 in |
Width | 68.8 in | 70.9 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 55.6 in | 55.7 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3626 lb. | 4165 lb. | -539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.0 in | 25.9 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 8.5 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
2010 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2010 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 |
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 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 |
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 |