Honda CR-V (2008) vs. Lexus ES (2007) Specs

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2008 Honda CR-V and 2007 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Honda CR-V	Lexus ES
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	109.3 in	-6.2 in
Length	177.9 in	191.1 in	-13.2 in
Width	71.6 in	71.1 in	0.5 in
Height	66.1 in	57.1 in	9 in
Curb Weight	3389 lb.	3580 lb.	-191 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	18.5 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	37.4 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.3 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.9 in	55.9 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	36.8 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.0 in	56.3 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.6 in	52.8 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	35.9 in	2.6 in
Total Legroom	79.8 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.7 ft³	14.7 ft³	21 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.9 ft³	14.7 ft³	58.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda CR-V

2008 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	The leather front drivers seat and passenger is very comfortable,much more so then my 2002 Honda accord se. The leather is cold in the winter but the heated seats help a lot. see full Honda CR-V review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seats are quite comfortable for passengers and have plenty of legroom. Entry/exit is easy. No hesitation to drive friends to a show / dinner theater /etc. where they have to stay in back an hour or more. see full Honda CR-V review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Spaciousness see full Honda CR-V review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	steering wheel doesnt hit knees. see full Honda CR-V review

2008 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review
2008	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	No room for other passengers with a baby seat in the middle. see full Honda CR-V review
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD	Extremely cramped for me - just hated the interior and could not get past the legroom see full Honda CR-V review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Lexus ES

2007 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review

2007 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review
2008	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review

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