Lexus IS (2011) vs. Ford Explorer (2024) Specs

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2011 Lexus IS and 2024 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2011	2024
Model	Lexus IS	Ford Explorer
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	119.1 in	-11.6 in
Length	180.1 in	198.8 in	-18.7 in
Width	70.9 in	78.9 in	-8 in
Height	56.1 in	69.9 in	-13.8 in
Curb Weight	3780 lb.	4529 lb.	-749 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	17.9 gal.	-0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	40.7 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	61.8 in	-7.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	59.2 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	42.3 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	40.5 in	-3.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	61.9 in	-9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	59.1 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	39.0 in	-8.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-39 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	18.2 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.0	47.9 ft³	-34.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	87.8 ft³	-74.8 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

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