Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Volvo V50 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
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Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,666 mm | 4,514 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,811 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 988 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,138 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 968 mm | -31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,356 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 818 mm | 874 mm | -56 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 306 L | 776 L | -470 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 | 1,781 L | 9.8 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 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 |