Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,216 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 5,159 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,958 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,661 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 2,250 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 80 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,026 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 919 mm | -101 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,753 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 430 L | -124 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.8 | 1,195 L | 9.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 2,407 L | 8.8 |
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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