Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,575 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 945 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,443 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 932 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 777 mm | 127 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 411 L | 368 L | 43 L |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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