Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6400 236 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.9 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 186.2 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.6 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 66.1 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3737 lb. | 4090 lb. | -353 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 55.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.5 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 57.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.4 in | -4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -73.9 ft3 |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.
2008 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |