| Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 119.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 198.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 78.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 69.9 in | -11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4277 lb. | 4701 lb. | -424 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.7 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 59.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.5 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 61.9 in | -5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 59.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.0 in | -2.3 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 | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 47.9 ft3 | -29.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -69.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus LS.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.