Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW X5 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 115.5 in | -8 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 191.1 in | -11 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.1 in | -5.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 69.5 in | -13.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4982 lb. | -1527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 60.0 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.0 in | 3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.0 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.6 in | -6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 21.9 ft3 | -8.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -48.8 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 2009 BMW X5.