Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 1-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,374 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,748 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,690 kg | 1,883 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 65 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 973 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 917 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,072 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,135 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 813 mm | 658 mm | 155 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 241 L | 306 L | -65 L |
2012 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You simply can't find a much better driver seat for a combination of long-distance comfort and support during aggressive cornering than the one in the BMW 135is. The seat feels firm and substantial, but with enough padding that church pew metaphors will remain far from your mind. The side bolsters are power-adjustable, so they can be snug when you want them to be snug, but not otherwise. Neither of the other cars has adjustable bolsters, and the Z's are too widely spaced for my average build. The BMW's seats also felt the most comfortable to me. see full BMW 1-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 1-Series.
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.