Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Kia Sedona | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 118.9 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 202.0 in | -21.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.3 in | -7.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 69.3 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4387 lb. | -932 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.2 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 59.2 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 65.3 in | -12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.9 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 40.9 in | -10.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -42.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 80.1 ft3 | -67.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -128.5 ft3 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |