Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,681 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,625 kg | 1,452 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 970 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 925 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 861 mm | -43 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 365 L | -59 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 572 L | -561.2 |
2017 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 2017 Lexus IS.
2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |