Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Subaru Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.2 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 191.5 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 73.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4140 lb. | 64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.6 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.3 in | 5.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 51.3 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 43.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 30.9 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 6.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 74.4 ft3 | 10.8 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 |
2009 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |