Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,000 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 5,100 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,971 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,981 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,069 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,638 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,057 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,676 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 932 mm | -114 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,016 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,554 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,260 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,029 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,073 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 994 L | -688 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.8 | 1,801 L | 9.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 3,070 L | 7.8 |
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 |
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