Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,494 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,112 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,267 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,410 kg | 1,630 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 66 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 947 mm | 970 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,334 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,379 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,138 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 937 mm | -937 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,356 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,372 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,067 mm (over 1 row) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 261 L | 306 L | -45 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 |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.