Ford Taurus (2011) vs. Lexus LS (2015) Specs

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2011 Ford Taurus and 2015 Lexus LS Specifications

Model Year	2011	2015
Model	Ford Taurus	Lexus LS
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	116.9 in	-4 in
Length	202.9 in	200.0 in	2.9 in
Width	76.2 in	73.8 in	2.4 in
Height	60.7 in	58.1 in	2.6 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	4233 lb.	182 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	22.2 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.0 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.5 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	55.4 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.7 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	38.0 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	56.9 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	55.5 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	35.8 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	79.5 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	18.0 ft³	2.1 ft³

2011 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
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review

2011 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

2015 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

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