Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Cadillac XLR | Lexus IS | |
Engine | supercharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@6400 414 lb-ft@3600 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.5 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 182.5 in | -4.8 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 70.9 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 50.4 in | 55.7 in | -5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4165 lb. | -355 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.2 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 44.1 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 25.9 in | -25.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | -27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.6 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Cadillac XLR.
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 |