Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 107.5 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 180.1 in | 10.5 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3455 lb. | -170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 54.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 30.6 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.