 
					 
				| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 112.6 in | -5.1 in | 
| Length | 180.1 in | 197.1 in | -17 in | 
| Width | 70.9 in | 78.9 in | -8 in | 
| Height | 56.1 in | 70.4 in | -14.3 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4578 lb. | -1123 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.4 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.6 in | -3.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.3 in | -6.9 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.3 in | -3.2 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.6 in | 3.3 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 40.5 in | -3.8 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 61.0 in | -8.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.7 in | -3 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.8 in | -9.2 in | 
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in | 
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -39.1 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -30.8 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -67.7 ft3 | 
| 2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD | Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review | 
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.