| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,091 mm | 2,860 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,151 mm | 5,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,965 kg | 2,067 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 84 L | 70 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 1,031 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,031 mm | -1 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,029 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,885 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 595 L | -85 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 1,240 L | 17 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 2,285 L | 16 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Lexus LS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.