Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Nissan JUKE | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 99.6 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 162.4 in | 28.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 69.5 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 61.8 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 2828 lb. | 644 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.1 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 38.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 53.6 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 51.4 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 32.1 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 8.9 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.5 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2012 Nissan JUKE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of room in the front. see full Nissan JUKE review |
2012 Nissan JUKE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
If there are leggy people in the front the room in the back goes to almost non-existant. The head room is limited for taller people as well. see full Nissan JUKE review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The back seat is useless for adults. At 6' tall I couldn't sit in the back because my head would hit the roof. see full Nissan JUKE review |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
The front seats are great for short trips, but found them rather hard and uncomfortable for longer trips. Not usually a problem as you have to stop every two hundred miles to fill it up again. see full Nissan JUKE review |