Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 176.0 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 66.7 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 60.4 in | -4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 2720 lb. | 741 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 48.8 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 41.4 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 50.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 47.2 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.0 in | -5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -3 ft3 |
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.
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |