Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz CLA | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 285 kW@6500 480 Nm@4750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,660 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 51 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 978 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 907 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 861 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,923 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 328 L | -22 L |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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