Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Infiniti Q50 | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6400 350 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,816 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,742 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,021 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 953 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 892 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 374 L | -68 L |
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 |
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