Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.9 in | -1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 188.8 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 76.4 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.2 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4696 lb. | -492 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.8 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.9 in | 4.9 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) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 32.1 | 15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 14.3 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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.