Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 259 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 177 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.5 in | 1.3 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 183.5 in | 9 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 73.4 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 65.4 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4740 lb. | 3713 lb. | 1027 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.5 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 54.8 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.4 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 55.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.4 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 41.3 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | -17.8 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.