Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-2v 310 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 107.9 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 187.8 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 74.2 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 66.3 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 4343 lb. | 1235 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 58.0 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 55.5 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 57.6 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 54.5 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.8 in | 2.3 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 40.0 | 15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | 28 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 |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2013 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
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