Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
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 | 3806 lb. | 4438 lb. | -632 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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.
2011 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
You can fit comfortably 3 adults across the back (for short to medium trips) or two car seats and one adult. see full Nissan Murano review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Hip point makes easy entry/egress. Supports my 265 pound frame. Offers enough leg/hip/shoulder room. Seats are heated, which is great in the cold Arctic. Many choices of moving/tilting helps me get a comfortable position at all times whild driving! see full Nissan Murano review |