

Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Ford Focus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 104.3 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 178.5 in | 1.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.7 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2907 lb. | 548 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.9 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -0.2 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |