| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Lexus LX | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.1 in | 9.1 in |
| Length | 196.5 in | 174.7 in | 21.8 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 71.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 75.6 in | 67.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5995 lb. | 3254 lb. | 2741 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.0 in | 56.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 53.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.4 in | 55.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 49.1 in | 9.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.8 in | 0.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.3 in | 0.0 in | 62.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.3 in | 0.0 in | 28.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 41.0 ft3 | 29.2 | 11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.1 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 16.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lexus LX.
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2012 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |