Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Soul | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.2 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 163.0 in | 17.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 63.5 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2884 lb. | 571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.2 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.9 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 54.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 49.3 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.1 in | -8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | -48.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Soul.