Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Volkswagen Golf | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 225 kW@6600 362 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5900 380 Nm@1900 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,631 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,976 mm | 4,288 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,864 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,579 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 953 mm | 978 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 968 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,379 mm | 1,176 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 889 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 473 L | 564 L | -91 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.7 | 977 L | -960.3 |
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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