Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
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Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 105.9 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 183.9 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 74.6 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 70.9 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4050 lb. | -595 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.3 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.4 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.9 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.3 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.0 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 31.3 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -53.8 ft3 |
2013 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 2013 Lexus IS.
2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |