Ford Explorer (2021) vs. Lexus IS (2006) Specs

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2021 Ford Explorer and 2006 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Ford Explorer	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	107.5 in	11.6 in
Length	198.8 in	180.1 in	18.7 in
Width	78.9 in	70.9 in	8 in
Height	69.9 in	56.1 in	13.8 in
Curb Weight	4545 lb.	3527 lb.	1018 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	17.2 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	37.2 in	3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	54.4 in	7.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	54.1 in	5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.9 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	36.7 in	3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	52.7 in	9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	53.7 in	5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	30.6 in	8.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	39 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	13.0 ft³	5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	13.0	34.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	13.0 ft³	74.8 ft³

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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

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