Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Dodge Avenger | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.9 in | 4 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 190.9 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.8 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 58.9 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3568 lb. | 465 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.2 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.5 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 13.4 | 34 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 71.8 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2009 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |