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2008 Lexus IS and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 176.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 59.8 in | -3.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2937 lb. | 518 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.4 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.7 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.4 in | -5.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -11.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -52.3 ft3 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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