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2009 Lexus ES and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 179.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in | 1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3036 lb. | 544 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.9 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus ES
| 2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2009 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 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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