Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Sportage | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.5 in | 4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 171.3 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.7 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3230 lb. | 225 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.7 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.1 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.6 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.2 in | -6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -53.6 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 |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |