Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Lexus GS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 190.0 in | -1 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3157 lb. | 3704 lb. | -547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.5 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.4 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.4 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |