Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus LS | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 104.3 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 178.3 in | 21.7 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 69.9 in | 3.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 2707 lb. | 1526 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.0 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 35.0 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
2015 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus LS.
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |