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Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 171.5 in | 8.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 60.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3106 lb. | 349 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.1 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.0 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 48.3 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.4 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -41.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.