Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Altima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.2 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 192.3 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.9 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3041 lb. | 414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.8 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 56.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.4 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -2.6 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.
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |