Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Honda Insight | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 100.4 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 172.3 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 66.7 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 2723 lb. | 738 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.4 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 48.7 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.5 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For my 6-3 height, I had plenty of leg room. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The seats are form fitting and feel like sports car seats with a lot of side support and back support. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 Honda Insight Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Rear seat is super uncomfortable to get in and out of if you are tall. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
For tall people, its a no go. Did not like it one bit and had to think about this short fall if I ever wanted to carry friends. Luckly I normally drive alone see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
This is a glaring issue with the Insight. Leg room is for children and my head hits the roof and a little bit of the rear hatch. There is a warning sticker about making sure go watch the heads of your rear seat passengers when closing the hatch. see full Honda Insight review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Poor head room for tall people. see full Honda Insight review |