| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 357 hp@6400 344 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 112.9 in | 4 in |
| Length | 198.0 in | 202.9 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 76.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 60.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4624 lb. | 4343 lb. | 281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.1 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus LS.
| 2013 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |