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Model Year | 2017 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 259 hp@6000 247 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 | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.0 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 190.7 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 72.1 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.9 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4740 lb. | 3510 lb. | 1230 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.3 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 45.5 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 54.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 34.7 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RX.
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.