Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 185.8 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 71.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 74.2 in | 55.5 in | 18.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5128 lb. | 3279 lb. | 1849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.8 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.3 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 37.6 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 55.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.4 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 36.2 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.2 in | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.1 in | 0.0 in | 43.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 105.1 in (over 3 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 25.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.4 ft3 | 13.6 | 20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.7 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 51.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus GX.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |