Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Lexus IS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 107.5 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 180.1 in | 26.4 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 70.9 in | 7.9 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 56.1 in | 21.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3455 lb. | 2123 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 10.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 37.2 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 54.4 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 54.1 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.9 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 52.7 in | 11 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 53.7 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 30.6 in | 8.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 43.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 13.0 | 42 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 95.3 ft3 |
2014 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The driven Limited trim had black heated and cooled front seats. The cooling was necessary in the summertime Texas heat and perfomed well - I turned them on every time I got in the car (unlike the Lexus system, that you can leave on as it is a dial, you have to activate the cooling every single time you restart the car). These thrones were comfortable for a 4 hour drive - there was more room for someone who has more girth than I. Also, adjustable pedals are a great Ford innovation that I wish more manufacturers would include. My wife (who is 11 inches shorter than me) could easily drive this beast comfortably, without sitting too close to the steering wheel. see full Ford Expedition review |
2014 | 0 | Both the second and third rows have ample room, with and without kid's car seats, for three across. The third row isn't an afterthought like in other SUVs and even 5'11" adults are happy back there. Additionally, the vents provide adequate AC in 100+ degree heat. There are plenty of easily accessible LATCH anchors if you wish (although seatbelts are generally just as easy and have a higher weight rating with car seats than the LATCH anchors). Most minivans (except the Odyssey) do not have LATCH in the center of the second row - only on the outboard - and only have LATCH in the center of the third row. The Expedition (and Odyssey) is nice because they are flexible where you can put car seats comfortably. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |