Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
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 320 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed 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 | 1,883 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |