Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.9 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 200.3 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 67.4 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 4033 lb. | 393 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 58.5 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.2 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 57.9 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 56.4 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 50.6 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 46.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 33.6 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 | 26.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | 51.3 ft3 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
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 |