Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Lexus RX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,915 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 73 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,001 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 993 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 965 mm | -188 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,085 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 521 L | -153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 1,594 L | 12 |
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 |
2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
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