Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.7 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 179.8 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 59.5 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3078 lb. | 955 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.4 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.0 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.5 in | 5.3 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 13.1 | 34.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 72.1 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 |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review |
2008 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |