Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6000 255 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 107.5 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 180.1 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.1 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3527 lb. | 102 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 37.2 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.7 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 30.6 in | 7.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |