Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo V50 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,575 mm | 4,514 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 60 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 988 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,374 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,115 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 968 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,339 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 777 mm | 874 mm | -97 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 776 L | -408 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 1,781 L | 12 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS.
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |