Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 121.7 in | -11.9 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 203.0 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 78.5 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 68.5 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 4376 lb. | 495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 64.2 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 63.2 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 66.4 in | -11.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 38.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 59.5 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 50.4 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 35.6 in | -10.7 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -13.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 86.9 ft3 | -37.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -67.6 ft3 |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.