Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,705 kg | 1,724 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 65 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 932 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 777 mm | 115 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 368 L | 0 L |
2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-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.