Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 183.7 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 71.3 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3737 lb. | -392 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 44.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS.