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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 | 2,776 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,280 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 52 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,016 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 960 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 889 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 416 L | 0 L |
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 |