Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,625 kg | 1,620 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 70 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 988 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 953 mm | -16 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 1,039 mm | 817 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 408 L | -102 L |
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.
2011 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |