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Honda Insight (2011) vs. Lexus IS (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Honda Insight and 2008 Lexus IS specs.

2011 Honda Insight and 2008 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2011 2008  
Model Honda Insight Lexus IS  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,550 mm 2,731 mm 0 mm
Length 4,376 mm 4,575 mm 0 mm
Width 1,694 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,427 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,235 kg 1,567 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 40 L 65 L -25 L
Headroom, Row 1 975 mm 945 mm 30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,339 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,311 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,074 mm 1,115 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 912 mm 932 mm -20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,280 mm 1,339 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,237 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 851 mm 777 mm 74 mm
Total Legroom 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 450 L 368 L 82 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 892 L 13.0 879 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Honda Insight

2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review
2011 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review
2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review
2007 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review
 
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