

Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 114.6 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 180.7 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | 1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 79.3 in | -23.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 3425 lb. | 279 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 51.1 in | -13.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 50.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.5 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 50.5 in | -13.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 59.8 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.5 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -65.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -122.6 ft3 |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.