Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6200 344 Nm@4700 |
Electric 80 kW 281 Nm |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 0 L | 70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,046 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 947 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 790 mm | 122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 411 L | 5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 0 L | 14.7 |
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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |