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2011 Lexus IS and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Elantra | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 104.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 177.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2723 lb. | 732 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 | 55.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 35.0 in | -4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Lexus IS
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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