Lexus LS (2014) vs. Ford Taurus (2013) Specs

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2014 Lexus LS and 2013 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2014	2013
Model	Lexus LS	Ford Taurus
Engine	4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 386 hp@6400 367 lb-ft@4100	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.9 in	112.9 in	4 in
Length	200.0 in	202.9 in	-2.9 in
Width	73.8 in	76.2 in	-2.4 in
Height	58.1 in	60.7 in	-2.6 in
Curb Weight	4233 lb.	4343 lb.	-110 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

2014 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review

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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

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