Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.2 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 159.3 in | 33.2 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 67.7 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.3 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4222 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1812 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 52.1 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.8 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.1 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.2 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 31.1 in | 6.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 6.7 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.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |