Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Jeep Patriot | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.7 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 173.8 in | 26.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 69.2 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 65.5 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3273 lb. | 931 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 5.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 52.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.0 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 51.0 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 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) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 23.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 23.0 | 24.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 54.2 ft3 | 31 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Jeep Patriot.