Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Honda CR-V | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.1 in | 4.4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 179.3 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.6 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3389 lb. | 66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.9 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 38.5 in | -7.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -22.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | -59.9 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 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |