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2009 Lexus ES and 2015 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 184.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 66.9 in | -9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3722 lb. | -142 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.3 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 36.9 ft3 | -22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -57.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus ES
| 2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
| 2015 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in two lengths, a two-row 184.6-inch "Sport" and a three-row 193.1-inch regular version. Though the 2011-2015 Sorento had an optional third-row seat, it was about the same length as the Santa Fe Sport. Perhaps to better fit that third-row seat and differentiate itself from the two Hyundai variants, the 2016 Sorento is three inches longer than the 2015, for a total of 187.4. Kia has done a good job packaging the new SUV. Though the Toyota Highlander and (2009-2015) Honda Pilot are considerably longer, their rear seats have no more rear legroom than the new Sorento's. At 5-9, I can just barely fit in any of them. Passengers will have more room to stretch their legs in the Santa Fe, though third-row headroom is similarly limited to people of at most my height. If you need an adult-friendly third-row, you really need a minivan. Kia offers an especially stylish one. Like the Santa Fe, the Sorento falls between others' compact and midsize SUVs in width. There might not be more rear legroom in a Highlander or Pilot, but there's enough additional shoulder room to include a third seating position in the third row. If you need an eight-passenger vehicle, both the Sorento and the Santa Fe are out of contention. At least all trim levels of the Sorento can seat seven people. The Santa Fe Limited can only fit six. In both the Kia and the Hyundai the second-row seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor, not a given among midsize crossovers. The third-row seat is mounted low to the floor, forcing a knees-high seating position, but this is pretty much a given in the class. see full Kia Sorento review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Sorento
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