Lexus IS (2015) vs. Ford Explorer (2024) Specs

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2015 Lexus IS and 2024 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2015	2024
Model	Lexus IS	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	119.1 in	-8.9 in
Length	183.7 in	198.8 in	-15.1 in
Width	71.3 in	78.9 in	-7.6 in
Height	56.3 in	69.9 in	-13.6 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	4727 lb.	-990 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	17.9 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.7 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	61.8 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	59.2 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	42.3 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	40.5 in	-3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	61.9 in	-8.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	59.1 in	-5.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	39.0 in	-6.8 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	77 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-36.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.8 ft³	18.2 ft³	-7.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	10.8	47.9 ft³	-37.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.8 ft³	87.8 ft³	-77 ft³

2015 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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