Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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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 | 177.2 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.0 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3549 lb. | -94 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.3 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.9 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.8 in | -6.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -64.7 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |