Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW 4-Series | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.5 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 182.6 in | 182.5 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 54.5 in | 55.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3965 lb. | 3840 lb. | 125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.1 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.8 in | 43.3 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 25.9 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 4-Series.
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 |