Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Hyundai Accent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 98.4 in | 13.8 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 168.5 in | 21.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 66.7 in | 5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.9 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 2366 lb. | 1338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.8 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 49.6 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.3 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2010 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |