| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus GX | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
| Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 130.5 in | -20.7 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 210.2 in | -22 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 74.6 in | 72.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 4793 lb. | 78 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.0 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 24.9 in | 0.0 in | 24.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 24.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 49.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 77.5 ft3 |
| 2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |
| 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |