| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Solara | Lexus IS | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 182.5 in | 10 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 55.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3615 lb. | 3840 lb. | -225 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 44.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.2 in | 43.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 44.7 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 25.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | 7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
| 2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |
| 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 |