Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.6 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 198.3 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 78.9 in | -7.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 70.0 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1310 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.4 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 61.5 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 40.6 in | -3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.8 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.5 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 43.9 ft3 | -29.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -67 ft3 |
2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.