Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5600 236 lb-ft@3600 |
4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 119.2 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 200.8 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 76.0 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 74.3 in | -17 in |
Curb Weight | 3472 lb. | 4848 lb. | -1376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.8 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 59.3 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 37.4 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.5 | 68.4 ft3 | -53.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.5 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -87.9 ft3 |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review |
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |