Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Quest | |
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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 |
2013 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 2013 Lexus IS.
2012 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |