Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 310 kW@6600 503 Nm@5200 |
twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 kW@6000 470 Nm@3100 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,636 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,752 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 67 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 998 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 973 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 851 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 306 L | 340 L | -34 L |
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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