Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 116.0 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 202.0 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.0 in | -8.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 76.9 in | -20.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 5636 lb. | -2181 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.1 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 65.3 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 64.4 in | -10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 65.2 in | -12.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 60.6 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.0 in | -8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 60.3 ft3 | -47.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -95.9 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |