Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 228 kW@6400 376 Nm@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6200 371 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,630 kg | 1,515 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 76 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 970 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 0 mm | 937 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 0 mm | 818 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 193 L | 113 L |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |