Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Tucson | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.5 in | 4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 170.3 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3240 lb. | 215 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.3 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 52.4 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.8 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.2 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.2 in | -6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 22.7 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 | -52.5 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Lexus IS.
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |