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Lexus ES (2020) vs. Kia Sorento (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Lexus ES and 2016 Kia Sorento specs.

2020 Lexus ES and 2016 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2020 2016  
Model Lexus ES Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
302 hp@6600
267 lb-ft@4700
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
252 lb-ft@5300
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.0 in 109.4 in 3.6 in
Length 195.9 in 187.4 in 8.5 in
Width 73.4 in 74.4 in -1 in
Height 56.9 in 66.3 in -9.4 in
Curb Weight 3649 lb. 3968 lb. -319 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.8 gal. -2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.5 in 39.5 in -2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 59.1 in -3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 56.7 in -1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.2 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.3 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.3 in 58.0 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.3 in 56.4 in -2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.2 in 39.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 52.8 in -52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 41.4 in -41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 31.7 in -31.7 in
Total Legroom 81.6 in (over 2 rows) 112.3 in (over 3 rows) -30.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.7 ft3 11.3 ft3 5.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 16.7 38.0 ft3 -21.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.7 ft3 73.0 ft3 -56.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Lexus ES

2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Sorento

2016 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

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