Lexus IS (2008) vs. Saturn AURA (2007) Specs

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2008 Lexus IS and 2007 Saturn AURA Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Lexus IS	Saturn AURA
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	112.3 in	-4.8 in
Length	180.1 in	190.9 in	-10.8 in
Width	70.9 in	70.3 in	0.6 in
Height	56.1 in	57.6 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3528 lb.	-73 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	16.0 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	39.4 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.9 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	53.0 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.2 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	37.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	54.0 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.2 in	1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	37.6 in	-7 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	-5.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	14.9 ft³	-1.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Lexus IS

2008 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

2008 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. 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 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
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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saturn AURA

2007 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review
2008	4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review
2008	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room for legs and headroom, even for a tall person. Everything seems to be reachable. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has plenty of room for legs and is comfortable. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The seats have sufficient support for longer trips. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Plenty of room. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My legs are very very long. tried Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima. Sit in this, drive it, buy it. its that simple. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather and room. heated seats. Killer stock audio system. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It is obvious that a lot of thought was poured into the design of the rear seat area and the effect is outstanding see full Saturn AURA review

2007 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Less leg room than the Milan and I had less headroom because of the installed sunroof. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Aura had less rear headroom. When I set in the rear seat, my head was right against the edge of the rear glass mounting. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Rear seat room is adequate for normal sized adults. see full Saturn AURA review
2007	4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	Difficult to enter and exit. Low roof bangs head, B post trim causes bruising for tall driver when entering see full Saturn AURA review

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