Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 102.4 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 171.3 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 61.6 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2679 lb. | 776 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.6 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.2 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 51.7 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 47.8 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.3 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -40.2 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 |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |