Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Subaru BRZ | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 156 lb-ft@6400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 101.2 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 166.7 in | 29.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 69.9 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 50.6 in | 6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 2762 lb. | 887 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 53.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.0 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 51.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.3 in | 45.3 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 29.9 in | 9.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 9.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
2019 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 2019 Lexus ES.
2017 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
see full Subaru BRZ review |