Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,636 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,742 kg | 1,463 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 998 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,377 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 955 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,100 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 658 mm | 798 mm | -140 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,778 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 201 L | 105 L |
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 2019 Volkswagen Beetle.