Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Kia Sorento | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.7 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 179.8 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.3 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 4112 lb. | -408 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.5 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 58.0 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.1 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -53.7 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 |
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |