| Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 190.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 3101 lb. | 482 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.0 in | -4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Lexus IS.
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |