Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Sentra | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,535 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,509 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,140 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 50 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,013 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 940 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 856 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,913 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 328 L | -22 L |
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.
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |