Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 110.2 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 173.6 in | 184.3 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 71.3 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 56.3 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2783 lb. | 3593 lb. | -810 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 55.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 54.3 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.8 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 36.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 53.4 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 54.0 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 32.2 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.
2017 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 2017 Lexus IS.