Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,466 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 3,698 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,155 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 40 L | 31 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 986 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,278 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 955 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,135 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 759 mm | 166 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,811 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 161 L | 199 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 680 L | -667.3 |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |