Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 184.1 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 74.4 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 67.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3688 lb. | -227 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.2 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.5 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.8 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.6 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 58.6 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.0 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.8 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -23.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -67.4 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Lexus IS.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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 |
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |