Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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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 | 110.0 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 190.7 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.1 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3468 lb. | 112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.0 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.5 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.5 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.7 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.