Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Ford Escape | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.1 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 174.7 in | 9 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 71.1 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 67.7 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3254 lb. | 207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 41.6 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 55.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 49.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 35.6 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -55.5 ft3 |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |