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2017 Lexus IS and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Kia Optima | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 184.3 in | 186.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 3142 lb. | 441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 43.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.8 in | -5.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS
| 2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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