Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.9 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 174.8 in | 15.2 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 64.4 in | -8.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3869 lb. | 3585 lb. | 284 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.4 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 49.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.9 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |