Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mini Hardtop | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 97.1 in | 10.4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 145.6 in | 34.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.3 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.4 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2546 lb. | 909 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.3 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 44.7 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 29.9 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |