Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6200 344 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,502 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 993 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 978 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 963 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 739 L | -323 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 1,546 L | 13.7 |
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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |