Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1750 |
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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 | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,352 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 50 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 993 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 947 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 912 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 422 L | -6 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus ES.
2015 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 |
2015 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 |