Lexus IS (2008) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2008 Lexus IS and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2008	2015
Model	Lexus IS	Ford Transit Connect
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	120.6 in	-13.1 in
Length	180.1 in	189.7 in	-9.6 in
Width	70.9 in	72.2 in	-1.3 in
Height	56.1 in	72.0 in	-15.9 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3979 lb.	-524 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	15.8 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	46.9 in	-9.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	57.7 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	54.6 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	40.3 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	45.1 in	-8.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	58.5 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	58.5 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	37.6 in	-7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	41.3 in	-41.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.3 in	-56.3 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	47.0 in	-47 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.0 in	-35 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	112.9 in (over 3 rows)	-38.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	19.8 ft³	-6.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.0	58.9 ft³	-45.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	104.2 ft³	-91.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 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

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. 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
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

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