Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
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 | 198.3 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 78.9 in | -8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 70.0 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4457 lb. | -1002 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 41.4 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.5 in | -7.1 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 | 40.6 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 61.0 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.8 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 39.5 in | -8.9 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 | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -38.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 43.9 ft3 | -30.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -68.7 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 2018 Ford Explorer.