Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 171.9 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 69.5 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 61.4 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 2865 lb. | 718 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 52.3 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 41.6 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.3 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 52.6 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 43.7 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 36.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -50.7 ft3 |
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 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 |