Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Jaguar XJ | Lexus ES | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.4 in | 109.3 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 200.4 in | 191.1 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 71.1 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3726 lb. | 3580 lb. | 146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 42.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.3 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.9 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
2007 Jaguar XJ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of room in the big cat, however never could get comfortable behind the wheel. While large and spacious, the seats were hard, lacked lumbar support, and did not fit my back well. see full Jaguar XJ review |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |