Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 550 hp@5750 560 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 3,073 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 5,121 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,724 kg | 2,580 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 100 L | -35 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,046 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 1,016 mm | 931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 978 mm | -201 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,891 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 453 L | -85 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,399 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,656 L | 11 |
2013 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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