Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.4 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 191.1 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 74.6 in | 57.7 in | 16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 3219 lb. | 1652 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 58.1 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.0 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 22.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 15.9 | 33.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 61.6 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 2018 Kia Optima.