Lexus IS (2016) vs. Ford Taurus (2008) Specs

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2016 Lexus IS and 2008 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2016	2008
Model	Lexus IS	Ford Taurus
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	112.9 in	-2.7 in
Length	183.7 in	200.4 in	-16.7 in
Width	71.3 in	74.5 in	-3.2 in
Height	56.3 in	61.5 in	-5.2 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	3814 lb.	-77 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	39.4 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	57.8 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	53.7 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	41.3 in	3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	38.7 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	57.5 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	53.7 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	41.3 in	-9.1 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	82.6 in (over 2 rows)	-5.6 in
Cargo Volume	10.8 ft³	21.2 ft³	-10.4 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus

2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review

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