Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Lexus LS | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 116.9 in | -8.4 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 200.0 in | -2.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.8 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4233 lb. | -890 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 56.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.8 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus LS.