Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 110.4 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 191.1 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 73.4 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 58.1 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4520 lb. | 3508 lb. | 1012 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.3 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 45.5 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 56.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.6 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 64 ft3 |
2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus RX.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata.