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Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Porsche 911 | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6800 273 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 92.5 in | 15 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 175.6 in | 6.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 51.6 in | 4.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 3330 lb. | 835 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 51.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 53.4 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.6 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 31.5 in | 4.6 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) | 41.6 in (over 1 rows) | 28.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 | 6 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 2006 Porsche 911.