Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 415 hp@6800 398 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,431 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,135 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,871 kg | 1,625 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 965 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 0 mm | 658 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,080 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 181 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 286 L | -275.2 |
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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