Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 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 | 109.3 in | 120.6 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 189.7 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 72.0 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 3979 lb. | -399 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 46.9 in | -9.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.6 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 45.1 in | -8.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.5 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 58.9 ft3 | -44.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 104.2 ft3 | -89.5 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 Transit Connect.