Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
supercharged 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 470 hp@6000 424 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 119.4 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 201.7 in | -21.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.6 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.0 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3780 lb. | 4123 lb. | -343 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.3 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 58.3 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.5 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 58.2 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 38.9 in | -8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -5.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -2.2 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 |
2014 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | This sporty, tailored theme continues with the shape of the 20-way-adjustable front seats. The A8's seats have even more adjustments, yet no matter how much you fiddle with them aren't nearly as form-fitting or as cosseting. The XJ's more precisely shaped, cushy (yet not at all mushy) buckets seem much more tailored to the human form. The space between their modestly sized but firm bolsters can be adjusted to provide more lateral support when this is called for. The only noteworthy shortcoming of the XJ's front seats: though the headrests can be manually adjusted fore-and-aft, even in their most rearward position these press a bit much against the back of my head. Your physique and experience may vary. The rear seats are similarly form-fitting, but without a center console to rob space. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2014 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As mentioned when discussing the driving position, the XJ's front seat doesn't feel nearly as roomy as those in the Audi and BMW. But it also feels sportier. What's your priority? see full Jaguar XJ review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jaguar XJ.