Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 109.8 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 185.1 in | -5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3777 lb. | -322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.6 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.0 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.2 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.5 in | -5.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.8 in | -33.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.9 in | -27.9 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 104.6 in (over 3 rows) | -30.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 33.0 ft3 | -20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -52.7 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 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.