Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
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 | 4345 lb. | 3455 lb. | 890 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Ford Explorer.
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 |