Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mercury Mariner | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.2 in | 9.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 174.9 in | 25.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.1 in | 4.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.0 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3484 lb. | 720 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.8 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.6 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 49.1 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 29.3 | 18.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 18.9 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 |
2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
2007 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |