| Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 200.3 in | -9.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.9 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 67.4 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4033 lb. | -453 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.4 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.8 in | -3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 47.4 ft3 | -32.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -70.5 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 |
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |