| Model Year | 2011 | 2021 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Toyota C-HR | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 171.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 61.6 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3300 lb. | 155 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 49.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 43.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 48.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 31.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 | -23.4 ft3 |
| 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 2021 Toyota C-HR.