Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Infiniti EX | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 297 hp@6800 253 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.2 in | 0 in |
Length | 182.3 in | 183.7 in | -1.4 in |
Width | 71.0 in | 71.3 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 61.9 in | 56.3 in | 5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3927 lb. | 3737 lb. | 190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.9 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.9 in | 54.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.3 in | 44.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 28.5 in | 32.2 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 72.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 36.6 ft3 |
2011 Infiniti EX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 297-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Anyone who has owned a Mustang converatble wll undestand the issues with rear seats in this car. I keep the seat backs down and drive as a two seater. Also Some may find not enough storage bins and cup holders are a tad back for those of us who have shorter legs. But not a deal breaker. see full Infiniti EX review |
2015 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 2015 Lexus IS.