| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus GX | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.9 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 188.2 in | 202.9 in | -14.7 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 76.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Height | 74.6 in | 60.7 in | 13.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4871 lb. | 4015 lb. | 856 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.8 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.1 in | -1.3 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 23.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.7 ft3 | 20.1 | 29.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 57.4 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 |
| 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 |