Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 167.4 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.2 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3583 lb. | 3201 lb. | 382 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.2 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.8 in | 42.3 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 47.0 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 41.5 in | 12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tested both the Mini Cooper and Volvo C30. The C30, by far, is the most comfortable and easy to find a great driving position. Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco without any back or shoulder fatigue! see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have sat in the seat for three plus hours with no discomfort. see full Volvo C30 review |
2009 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats are a bit short on leg room. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is tight, this is a small hatch coupe afterall. see full Volvo C30 review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat is really make for children and not adults see full Volvo C30 review |