| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 112.9 in | 8.8 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 200.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 67.4 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4332 lb. | 4033 lb. | 299 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.5 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.8 in | -40.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -114.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 47.4 ft3 | -29.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -67.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus LS.
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |