Nissan Quest (2009) vs. Lexus IS (2009) Specs

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2009 Nissan Quest and 2009 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Nissan Quest	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	124.0 in	107.5 in	16.5 in
Length	204.1 in	180.1 in	24 in
Width	77.6 in	70.9 in	6.7 in
Height	71.9 in	56.1 in	15.8 in
Curb Weight	4291 lb.	3455 lb.	836 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.1 gal.	17.2 gal.	2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.7 in	37.2 in	4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.7 in	54.4 in	9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	65.6 in	54.1 in	11.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	43.9 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.7 in	36.7 in	5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	66.2 in	52.7 in	13.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	67.4 in	53.7 in	13.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	42.1 in	30.6 in	11.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.6 in	0.0 in	37.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.6 in	0.0 in	61.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	50.0 in	0.0 in	50 in
Legroom, Row 3	39.6 in	0.0 in	39.6 in
Total Legroom	123.4 in (over 3 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	48.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	32.3 ft³	13.0 ft³	19.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	87.7 ft³	13.0	74.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	145.7 ft³	13.0 ft³	132.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Quest

2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review

2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review

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

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

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