Model Year | 2014 | 2019 | |
Model | Lexus LS | Kia Stinger | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@6000 376 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 114.4 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 190.2 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 73.6 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 55.1 in | 3 in |
Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 3829 lb. | 448 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 38.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.6 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.8 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 36.4 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 Lexus LS.
2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger.