Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan 370Z | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 332 hp@7000 270 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 100.4 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 167.2 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 52.2 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 3463 lb. | 702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 54.6 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 0.0 in | 25.9 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 27.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Nissan 370Z.