Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,536 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,011 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 942 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 899 mm | -81 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 340 L | -34 L |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review |
2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |