Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Nissan cube | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 99.6 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 156.5 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.0 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2762 lb. | 693 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 42.6 in | -5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 48.8 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.2 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 47.6 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 35.5 in | -4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | -45.1 ft3 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |