Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 108.5 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 160.6 in | 197.6 in | -37 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 73.0 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 56.1 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3343 lb. | -653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.0 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 54.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.6 in | -56.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -38.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 8.1 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
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 |