Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz GLC | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,873 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,656 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,880 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 66 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 960 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 978 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 947 mm | -129 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 580 L | -274 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 1,600 L | 9.8 |
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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