Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Murano | |
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Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 111.2 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 190.1 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 66.2 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 4438 lb. | -598 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 55.3 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.5 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.7 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 51.7 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 47.4 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 32.7 in | -6.8 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
2014 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
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