| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Honda CR-Z | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 112.9 in | -17 in |
| Length | 160.6 in | 202.9 in | -42.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 76.2 in | -7.7 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 60.7 in | -5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2637 lb. | 3969 lb. | -1332 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -9.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 39.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.9 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 56.3 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 25.1 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 5 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 |
| 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 |