Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 246 kW@7900 355 Nm@4900 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,092 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,298 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 65 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 973 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,377 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 917 mm | -917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,135 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 658 mm | -658 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 241 L | 306 L | -65 L |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2008 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus IS.