Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Toyota Yaris | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 96.9 in | 11 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 150.6 in | 37.2 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 66.7 in | 7.5 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 60.0 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 2340 lb. | 1838 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 51.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 50.0 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 50.4 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 46.7 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 33.8 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 25.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX.
2009 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I can adjust the seat back so I can reach all controls with just arm movement. I can raise the seat so my thighs are fully supported right out to my knees. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
For the size of car, there is a lot of front seat room see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Have driven Tampa - Durham multiple times (11-12 hrs each way). Seat feels REAL nice to me. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2009 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ride position too low. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ha ha ha ha! Perhaps a small dog would be comfortable back there. The only good thing about the back seat is that I've read it is not too hard to remove it entirely! see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not comfortable to sit in for more than an hour. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The back seats are extremely cramped when slid forward. They must be slid forward when a non-tiny amount of cargo needs to be put in the back. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small in the back, but the seats can adjust, recline and fold down for cargo. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
incofortable even for only two adults. The passanger in the center will be very inconfortable when tree passengers are in rear seat. see full Toyota Yaris review |