| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6000 171 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 3,063 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,191 mm | 949 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,146 mm | 934 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 955 mm | -43 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,430 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,194 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 889 mm | -889 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,868 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 561 L | -145 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,668 L | 13.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,951 L | 12.7 |
| 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 2018 Ford Transit Connect.