Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Hyundai Veloster | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 104.3 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 166.1 in | 14 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2584 lb. | 871 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 35.3 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.0 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 52.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 31.7 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -21.7 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 |
2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
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