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2006 Lexus ES and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 178.3 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 2769 lb. | 703 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 55.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus ES
| 2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
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