Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 50 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,029 mm | 969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 998 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 919 mm | -101 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 561 L | -255 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 1,741 L | 9.8 |
2014 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 2014 Lexus IS.
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |