Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 187.8 in | 170.9 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 74.2 in | 69.9 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.5 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 2944 lb. | 1234 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 43.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.3 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.0 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 80.3 ft3 |
2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
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 |