Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.8 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 189.5 in | 10.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 72.1 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 69.1 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3754 lb. | 279 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 60.8 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 62.6 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 58.1 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 46.9 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 35.6 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 53.7 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -41.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mazda MPV.