Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 101.2 in | 11 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 171.9 in | 18.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.7 in | 4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.3 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 2403 lb. | 1301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.1 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.8 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 31.1 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -1 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 2012 Kia Rio.