

Model Year | 2020 | 2016 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 259 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 109.8 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 192.5 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 74.6 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 67.7 in | -10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4608 lb. | -904 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.8 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 56.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 57.6 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.0 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.7 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 | -39.6 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Lexus ES.
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.