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2006 Ford Taurus and 2007 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 177.7 in | 19.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3326 lb. | 17 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 54.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 50.7 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -45.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo V50
| 2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
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