Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.5 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 171.3 in | 19.8 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 70.9 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 66.7 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 3351 lb. | 121 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.7 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.4 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.5 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -52.1 ft3 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |