Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,567 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,294 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,031 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 947 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 876 mm | -99 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 371 L | -3 L |
2011 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 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |