Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5600 216 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 108.5 in | 12.6 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 197.6 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 56.1 in | 15.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1083 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 57.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 42.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 56.6 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 55.7 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 17.0 | 57.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 119.5 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |