Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Carnival | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 121.7 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 203.0 in | -22.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.5 in | -7.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.5 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4376 lb. | -921 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 64.2 in | -9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 59.8 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.1 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.5 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 63.2 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 66.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 40.5 in | -9.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -42.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -27.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 86.9 ft3 | -73.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -132.1 ft3 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.