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Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 166.1 in | 25 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.5 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 55.1 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 2584 lb. | 888 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.6 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.2 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.9 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.3 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.0 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.6 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 31.7 in | 3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.5 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2012 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Okay, adults won't want to spend a long road trip in the back seat of a Veloster. But given the car's sleek styling and tidy exterior dimensions, there's a surprising amount of room back there. Not only is the third door justified, but a fourth portal would also be welcome. As is, whoever sits in the left rear seat has no easy way to get to it. Between the lack of a fourth door and the presence of a low console where a fifth person might otherwise sit, it's as if they want people who regularly tote kids to get an Elantra GT. Which, sadly, isn't offered with a 201-horsepower engine. see full Hyundai Veloster review |
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