Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 945 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 932 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 777 mm | 135 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 368 L | 48 L |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. 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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