Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus CT | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 175.0 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 61.0 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 3366 lb. | -236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 41.2 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 54.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 42.1 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 50.0 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 31.1 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 32 ft3 |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |
2011 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |