Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,961 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 64 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 978 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 963 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 996 mm | -219 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 453 L | -85 L |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Toyota Avalon.