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2014 Lexus IS and 2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Maxima | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.2 in | -1 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 193.5 in | -9.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | -2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3579 lb. | -118 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.9 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 43.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 56.5 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.5 in | -4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review |
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