Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 98.3 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 166.9 in | 13.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 50.8 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3241 lb. | 286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 0.0 in | 36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 0.0 in | 30.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |