Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Acura TLX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.3 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 190.3 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3549 lb. | 3585 lb. | -36 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 37.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.4 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 54.9 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.5 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Lexus ES.
2016 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura TLX.