Ford Taurus (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2007) Specs

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2012 Ford Taurus and 2007 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Ford Taurus	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	107.5 in	5.4 in
Length	202.9 in	180.1 in	22.8 in
Width	76.2 in	70.9 in	5.3 in
Height	60.7 in	56.1 in	4.6 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	3527 lb.	888 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.2 gal.	2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	37.2 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	54.4 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	54.1 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.9 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.7 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	52.7 in	4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	53.7 in	2.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	30.6 in	7.5 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	5.5 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	13.0 ft³	7.1 ft³

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

2007 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

2007 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. 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
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
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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