| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 104.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 179.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 72.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 65.4 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3435 lb. | 20 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 54.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 48.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 37.2 in | -6.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -25.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | -60.4 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 2015 Toyota RAV4.