

Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,813 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,191 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,161 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 955 mm | -178 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,064 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 705 L | -337 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,702 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 3,002 L | 10 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Transit Connect.