Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Toyota Yaris | Lexus ES | |
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Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
2006 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There's lots of space around you in the front seats, moreso than other cars I have owned. Lots of modern cars have a big, tall center console that extends back to the rear seats and up to your elbow. The Yaris is not like this at all. Only the gear stick separates the driver and passenger. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
more leg room than a lot of larger cars see full Toyota Yaris review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
long distance comfort see full Toyota Yaris review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are soft but supportive, and hug the driver firmly in place. The result is a real sense of connection with the car. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
More room than many mid-size cars see full Toyota Yaris review |
2006 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
On long drives, it is very uncomfortable in the lumbar area. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very narrow. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2019 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review |
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