Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Chrysler 300 | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6000 442 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,048 mm | 3,124 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,999 mm | 5,235 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,882 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,887 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 82 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 947 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 947 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,466 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,083 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 442 L | 481 L | -39 L |
2006 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room in the front, heated front seats and a nice comfy seat. Just returned from a 7 hour trip in the car and not once did i feel uncomfortable. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
we have big friends, more leg than most other cars in its size see full Chrysler 300 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The adjustable seats fit anyone. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I can adjust the seat to just about any position to be comfortable. I have taken 4-hour nonstop drives and remained comfortable to the end. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was a very comfortable ride. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of leg room, comfortable seats. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2006 Chrysler 300 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Stiff and firm. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat cushion provided little support. see full Chrysler 300 review |
2018 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | The original Lexus LS showed the world how quiet and smooth-riding a luxury sedan could be. As long as you avoid the F Sport variant, the fifth-generation LS remains among the quietest, smoothest-riding cars you can buy. But the far less expensive ES is nearly as smooth and as quiet; as are many other current sedans, including some from Hyundai and Kia. So what sets the latest Lexus LS apart and justifies its lofty price? Perhaps most of all, its seats. I imagine even the 16-way adjustable heated-and-ventilated front seats in an unoptioned $76,475 LS (add $3,220 for AWD and/or $4,510 for the hybrid) are quite comfortable on long drives and properly supportive if the road gets twisty. But it's hard to imagine anyone getting this car and not opting for at least the Interior Upgrade Package, which with additional options it requires bumps the bottom line to $82,615. This package upgrades the upholstery to quilted, soft semi-aniline leather, upgrades the headliner to synthetic suede, adds heat to the rear seat, and increases the number of driver-seat adjustments to 28. Perhaps most importantly, this package adds a highly customizable shiatsu-like massage feature to the driver seat that's capable of providing the most vigorous rubdown I've ever experienced at 70 mph. My sister judged it "better than the chairs at the salon." But supreme comfort on long drives need not be restricted to the driver. Opt for the Luxury Package, which bumps the price of a rear-drive LS 500 (no h) to $93,475, and the front passenger gets the same 28-way massage seat as the driver, while the rear passengers get heated-and-ventilated 18-way adjustable seats and their own climate controls. Desire massage for the rear seat passengers? Then add another $8,000 for the Executive Package, which also includes a recliner with legrest for the right rear spot and "butterfly" headrests for all four outboard seats. As much as the LS isn't personally my sort of car, there's something to be said for cruising mile after mile while the driver and three passengers receive thorough massages from exceptionally comfortable climate-controlled seats. My elderly parents, with many aches and pains between them, loved these seats. Weaknesses? Even though the new LS is offered in only one length, and is longer than the extended wheelbase version of the previous LS, it does not offer as much rear legroom as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series. The fancy executive recliner can only be used if no one is in the front passenger seat, as the latter must be compacted against the instrument panel. Blame the new car's racier "coupe-like" styling and proportions. (The new LS shares its underpinnings with the LC coupe.) see full Lexus LS review |
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