Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Cadillac ATS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,895 mm | 4,643 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,610 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 61 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 980 mm | -27 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 935 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,367 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 851 mm | -850 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,080 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 430 L | 289 L | 141 L |
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.
2015 Cadillac ATS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unfortunately, the "why nots" from three years ago remain. The compact Cadillac sedan's rear seat hasn't gotten any larger, and the coupe's is even tighter. Meanwhile, Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes have introduced competitors with roomier rear seats. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare in the ATS sedan, and virtually none to spare in the ATS coupe. Drivers who need the seat further back than I do will eliminate leg room for all but the shortest rear passengers. see full Cadillac ATS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Cadillac ATS.