Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 183.7 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 71.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3461 lb. | 109 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.3 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.8 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.4 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 32.2 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 33.4 ft3 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.