Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Mini Hardtop | |
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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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.
2013 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 |