Lexus IS (2017) vs. Subaru Forester (2017) Specs

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2017 Lexus IS and 2017 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2017	2017
Model	Lexus IS	Subaru Forester
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	103.9 in	6.3 in
Length	184.3 in	180.9 in	3.4 in
Width	71.3 in	70.7 in	0.6 in
Height	56.3 in	66.4 in	-10.1 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	3624 lb.	113 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	41.4 in	-3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	53.9 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	43.0 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.8 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	56.5 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.0 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	38.0 in	-5.8 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.8 ft³	34.4 ft³	-23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.8 ft³	74.7 ft³	-63.9 ft³

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS.

2017 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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