Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Honda Odyssey | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 118.1 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 202.9 in | -22.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 79.2 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4337 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 64.4 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 58.2 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 63.5 in | -10.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 66.1 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 40.9 in | -10.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -49.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 93.1 ft3 | -80.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -135.5 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Lexus IS.
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |