Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Jeep Liberty | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5200 235 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.3 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 174.4 in | 25.9 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.6 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 71.9 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4001 lb. | 203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 42.1 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 47.4 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 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 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 29.0 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 29.0 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2006 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
fullypowered front seat. gives you perfect control over your position as a driver see full Jeep Liberty review |