Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Nissan Rogue | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 182.9 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.3 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3267 lb. | 437 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.4 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.1 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.5 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.2 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.3 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | -45.2 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 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |