Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 109.3 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 192.8 in | -12.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3552 lb. | -97 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.4 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 45.0 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 34.2 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -1.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Nissan Maxima.