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2014 Lexus IS and 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Length | 183.7 in | 182.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 2804 lb. | 657 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 0.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 41.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 53.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 38.1 in | -5.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.8 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 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 | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
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