Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.4 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 187.4 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 74.4 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 4101 lb. | -185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.2 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.3 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 58.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.4 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.4 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 38.0 ft3 | -25.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -60.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sorento.