Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.2 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 196.0 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3770 lb. | -190 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.5 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.0 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |