Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Pontiac Vibe | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 102.4 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 171.1 in | 9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 61.0 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2856 lb. | 599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.5 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 52.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.4 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 43.7 in | 10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.2 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 49.4 ft3 | -36.4 ft3 |
2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no rear seat room or comfort unless you are a less than 5 ft tall child. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
compared to my sons beamer i like the higher more cushioned feel.this car is higher in design than any ive seen.the gt leather seats sort of wrap around you-very comfotable see full Pontiac Vibe review |