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2017 Lexus RX and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Model | Lexus RX | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 171.3 in | 21.2 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 70.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 57.1 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 3122 lb. | 1100 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 56.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 54.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -4.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX
| 2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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