Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.3 in | 5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 178.3 in | 12.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.5 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2822 lb. | 758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.3 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |