Model Year | 2019 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 119.8 in | -6.8 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 201.2 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 75.8 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 70.9 in | -14 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 5176 lb. | -1527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 58.5 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 57.0 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.3 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 58.3 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.7 | 47.7 ft3 | -31 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -67.8 ft3 |
2019 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 2019 Lexus ES.
2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango.