Lexus ES (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2019) Specs

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2016 Lexus ES and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2016	2019
Model	Lexus ES	Kia Forte
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	106.3 in	4.7 in
Length	192.7 in	182.7 in	10 in
Width	71.7 in	70.9 in	0.8 in
Height	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3549 lb.	2810 lb.	739 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	14.0 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.5 in	38.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.6 in	56.1 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.8 in	53.0 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.2 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.5 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	55.3 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	51.1 in	2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	35.7 in	4.3 in
Total Legroom	81.9 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	4 in
Cargo Volume	15.2 ft³	15.3 ft³	-0.1 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus ES.

2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte.

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