Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Mustang | Lexus IS | |
Engine | supercharged 5.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 480 lb-ft@4500 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.5 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 182.5 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 70.9 in | 3 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4023 lb. | 4151 lb. | -128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 54.2 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 44.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.1 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.0 in | 43.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.2 in | 44.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.3 in | 25.9 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume | 9.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang 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.