Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Cadillac ELR | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.1 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 186.0 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4050 lb. | -595 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 36.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 52.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 34.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 49.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 48.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.6 in | -3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.5 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 |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.