Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 180.5 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.9 in | 3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 2975 lb. | 552 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 49.5 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 51.4 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 49.6 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.7 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -0.9 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 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |