Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Porsche Panamera | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@6000 516 lb-ft@2250 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.0 in | 107.5 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 195.6 in | 180.1 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.9 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 56.1 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 3780 lb. | 563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 52.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 30.6 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Porsche Panamera.
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |