Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 115.0 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 190.0 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.0 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 59.4 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4015 lb. | -560 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.3 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.0 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.3 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.2 in | -8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 18.4 ft3 | -5.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -43.5 ft3 |
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 2017 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.