Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Kia Carnival | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.7 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 203.0 in | -13 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 78.5 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.5 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4376 lb. | -672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.9 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 64.2 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.8 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.1 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 63.2 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 66.4 in | -15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 86.9 ft3 | -74.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -132.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.