Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Lexus CT | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,321 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,420 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 45 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 940 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,316 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 836 mm | -59 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,890 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 405 L | -37 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 906 L | -893 |
2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |