Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 178.3 in | 22 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 69.9 in | 5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 56.5 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2701 lb. | 1332 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.6 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.7 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.1 in | 6.7 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) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 14.8 | 32.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 70.4 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 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |