Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Lexus IS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,912 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,849 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,567 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 65 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 932 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 777 mm | 160 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 368 L | 17 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 13.0 | -11 L |
2009 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 |
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 |