Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Kia Cadenza | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,845 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,826 mm | 4,966 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,776 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 70 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,016 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 960 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 935 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 360 L | 450 L | -90 L |
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 |
2014 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Cadenza.