Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 2-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,432 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,773 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,603 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 65 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,019 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,054 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 917 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,135 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 838 mm | 658 mm | 180 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 388 L | 306 L | 82 L |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series 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 |