Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 110.2 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 183.7 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 76.3 in | 71.3 in | 5 in |
Height | 69.4 in | 56.3 in | 13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4780 lb. | 3593 lb. | 1187 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.9 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 44.8 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.3 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 57.5 ft3 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2016 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 2016 Lexus IS.