Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.9 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 174.8 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 73.0 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 64.4 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 3157 lb. | 315 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 49.1 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.9 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.