Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus CT | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.4 in | -8 in |
Length | 170.1 in | 191.1 in | -21 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.2 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3130 lb. | 3486 lb. | -356 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 58.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.0 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 45.5 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.4 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.8 in | 56.0 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 35.6 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 32.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.