Model Year | 2017 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 415 hp@5900 415 lb-ft@4600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 112.9 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 202.9 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 76.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 60.7 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3997 lb. | 4343 lb. | -346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.9 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 56.9 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.8 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.1 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -3.7 ft3 |
2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2017 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS 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 |