Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 99.4 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 175.4 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.5 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3351 lb. | 176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.9 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 33.0 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |