Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
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 |
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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. | 3293 lb. | 911 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 | 53.5 ft3 | 31.7 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 |
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |