Ford Explorer (2018) vs. Lexus GS (2006) Specs

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2018 Ford Explorer and 2006 Lexus GS Specifications

Model Year	2018	2006
Model	Ford Explorer	Lexus GS
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	112.2 in	0.4 in
Length	198.3 in	190.0 in	8.3 in
Width	78.9 in	71.7 in	7.2 in
Height	70.0 in	56.1 in	13.9 in
Curb Weight	4890 lb.	3916 lb.	974 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	18.8 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.4 in	37.8 in	3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.5 in	56.3 in	5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.4 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	43.5 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.6 in	37.0 in	3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	55.1 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.8 in	51.4 in	5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	36.4 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.3 in	0.0 in	33.3 in
Total Legroom	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	12.7 ft³	8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.9 ft³	12.7	31.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	81.7 ft³	12.7 ft³	69 ft³

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2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review

2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review

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