Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Nissan Rogue | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 110.2 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 183.7 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 56.3 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3276 lb. | 3461 lb. | -185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 38.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 44.8 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 53.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 54.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 32.2 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.9 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.9 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 |
2011 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
I'm over 6' tall with long legs, and I have plenty of room. I can sit in the rear seat after I set the driver's seat at a comfortable position, as well. I wish the lower cushion height/angle could be adjusted, but still very comfortable. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
holds my three young kids comfortably, like the flat foot room. I don't like the front seats, I find them too flat and I don't like that they dont tilt back like my TSX see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Not great, not awful. Compared to my previous BMW 535i, it's awful, but for the class of vehicle it's OK for shorter distances, which is mostly what I use it for. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Picked up one of my fat friends while on the test ride and had him ride in the back. Him and his wife were very comfortable. Lots of leg and foot room. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Lots of leg room and the drivers seat is very adjustable and comfortable. I have wide shoulders and the leather seats are very comfortable for me. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2011 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Front seats too bench like and lacking in adjustments see full Nissan Rogue review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Roof pitch makes it seem more cramped. see full Nissan Rogue review |
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 |
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