Lexus IS (2009) vs. Nissan Quest (2015) Specs

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2009 Lexus IS and 2015 Nissan Quest Specifications

Model Year	2009	2015
Model	Lexus IS	Nissan Quest
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	118.1 in	-10.6 in
Length	180.1 in	200.8 in	-20.7 in
Width	70.9 in	77.6 in	-6.7 in
Height	56.1 in	71.5 in	-15.4 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	4367 lb.	-912 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	42.1 in	-4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	64.5 in	-10.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	57.3 in	-3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	43.8 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	41.6 in	-4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	63.2 in	-10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	66.0 in	-12.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	36.7 in	-6.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.0 in	-40 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.2 in	-61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	40.5 in	-40.5 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	121 in (over 3 rows)	-46.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	35.1 ft³	-22.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.0	63.6 ft³	-50.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	108.4 ft³	-95.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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 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
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
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Nissan Quest

2015 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD	Here's the main reason I bought this van: my kids! Of all the vans we tested, they believed the second and third row seats were the most comfortable. Some may laugh at the boxy shape and fat rear end of the Quest, but the reason it's designed that way is because it maximizes interior room. I'm 6'1" (taller in the torso than legs) and even I think the van is spacious when I sit in the third row. The head and shoulder room is incredible. The seats are all very comfortable. The soft suspension makes riding as a passenger a pleasure. So, despite all the shortcomings I mention in this review, in my opinion, the Quest tops all the competitors in the category of passenger and driver comfort. The pleasing and luxurious interior materials contribute to this. Too bad the production of this iteration of the Quest appears to be in its final chapter. see full Nissan Quest review

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