Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Lexus RX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 107.9 in | -9.9 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 187.8 in | -27.7 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 74.2 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 66.3 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 4178 lb. | -1436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 58.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 55.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 57.6 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 54.5 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 36.8 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -25.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -54.9 ft3 |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2015 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus RX.