Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 225 kW@6600 362 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,976 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 993 mm | -40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 978 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 963 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 473 L | 739 L | -266 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 | 1,546 L | 15.7 |
2020 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
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