| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Ford Fiesta | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 98.0 in | 11.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 173.6 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 67.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2783 lb. | 797 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 50.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.1 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 49.0 in | 7.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 49.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 31.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| 2010 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 2017 Ford Fiesta.