Model Year | 2010 | 2022 | |
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 | 60.8 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3100 lb. | 355 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 | 22.4 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 63.2 ft3 | -50.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Niro.