| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Lexus HS | Ford Escape | |
| Engine |  2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 147 hp@6000 138 lb-ft@4400  | 
						 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 153 hp@6000 136 lb-ft@4500  | 
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in | 
| Length | 184.8 in | 174.7 in | 10.1 in | 
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.1 in | -0.8 in | 
| Height | 59.3 in | 67.7 in | -8.4 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3682 lb. | 3620 lb. | 62 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -2 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.4 in | -2.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 56.6 in | -2.8 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 53.3 in | -0.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.2 in | -2.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.2 in | 55.9 in | -1.7 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 49.1 in | 2.1 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 35.6 in | -1.1 in | 
| Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.1 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -17.1 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.1 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -54.2 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus HS.
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD  | 
						Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review | 
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD  | 
						Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review | 
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD  | 
						Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |