Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.9 in | 9 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 180.9 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3653 lb. | 551 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.4 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.9 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.0 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.0 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 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) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 34.4 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 | 10.5 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 |
2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |