| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Lexus RX | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 112.9 in | -5 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 200.7 in | -12.9 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 74.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 60.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4348 lb. | 3814 lb. | 534 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.4 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.6 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 41.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 59.1 ft3 |
| 2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |