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Lexus RX (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs

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2009 Lexus RX and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year 2009 2015  
Model Lexus RX Lexus IS  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
251 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
306 hp@6400
277 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.9 in 110.2 in -3.3 in
Length 186.2 in 183.7 in 2.5 in
Width 72.6 in 71.3 in 1.3 in
Height 66.1 in 56.3 in 9.8 in
Curb Weight 3870 lb. 3553 lb. 317 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 17.4 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 55.9 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.6 in 54.3 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 44.8 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 36.9 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.1 in 53.4 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.1 in 54.0 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 32.2 in 4.2 in
Total Legroom 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 77 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 38.3 ft3 10.8 ft3 27.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.7 ft3 10.8 ft3 73.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus RX

2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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