Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.5 in | 6 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 174.1 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3840 lb. | 3508 lb. | 332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 0.0 in | 54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 35.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 43.3 in | 41.5 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 25.9 in | 32.5 in | -6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 0.3 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 2014 Volkswagen Eos.