Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.9 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 174.8 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 64.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3157 lb. | 298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 49.1 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.9 in | -7.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.