Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 103.9 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 174.8 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.0 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.4 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3311 lb. | 269 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 49.1 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.9 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -39.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |