Lexus GS (2009) vs. Ford Taurus (2012) Specs

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2009 Lexus GS and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2009	2012
Model	Lexus GS	Ford Taurus
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	112.9 in	-0.7 in
Length	190.0 in	202.9 in	-12.9 in
Width	71.7 in	76.2 in	-4.5 in
Height	56.1 in	60.7 in	-4.6 in
Curb Weight	3965 lb.	4415 lb.	-450 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	20.0 gal.	-1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	39.0 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.9 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.4 in	56.3 in	-1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.5 in	41.9 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.9 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	55.8 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	38.1 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume	12.7 ft³	20.1 ft³	-7.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus GS.

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

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