Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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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 | 105.1 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 176.4 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.8 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3666 lb. | -86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.3 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 51.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.2 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | -45.4 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sportage.