Ford Taurus (2013) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2013 Ford Taurus and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2013	2017
Model	Ford Taurus	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	110.2 in	2.7 in
Length	202.9 in	184.3 in	18.6 in
Width	76.2 in	71.3 in	4.9 in
Height	60.7 in	56.3 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	4343 lb.	3737 lb.	606 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	17.4 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.2 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	55.9 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	54.3 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	44.8 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	53.4 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	54.0 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	32.2 in	5.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	3 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	10.8 ft³	9.3 ft³

2013 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

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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