Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW 2-Series | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6500 343 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,442 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,737 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 52 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,029 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 940 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 808 mm | -150 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,862 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 334 L | -28 L |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 2-Series.