Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.4 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 191.1 in | -11 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.4 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3252 lb. | 203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.4 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 45.5 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.1 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 35.6 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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