| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 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 Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 112.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 202.9 in | -11.8 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 76.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 60.7 in | -3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 4415 lb. | -835 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 55.8 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -5.4 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |