Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Lexus RC | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 352 kW@7100 536 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,770 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 66 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 991 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,153 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 884 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,140 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 693 mm | -35 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 294 L | 12 L |
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 2021 Lexus RC.