

Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 107.5 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 180.1 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.9 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 56.1 in | 16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3455 lb. | 985 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.1 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 53.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 30.6 in | 6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 39.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.0 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |