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2013 Lexus IS and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Subaru Forester | |
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| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 99.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 176.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 65.0 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3165 lb. | 290 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.7 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.7 in | -3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -44.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
| 2013 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |
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