Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 184.1 in | -4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.4 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.9 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3727 lb. | -272 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.2 in | -3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.6 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.0 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.8 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 34.2 ft3 | -21.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -65.2 ft3 |
2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 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 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |