Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Verano | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 134 kW@6700 232 Nm@4900 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,671 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,816 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,483 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,497 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 68 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 968 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,321 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 988 mm | -127 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 405 L | 481 L | -76 L |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS). The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom. see full Buick Verano review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced. see full Buick Verano review |
2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space. see full Buick Verano review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing. see full Buick Verano 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 |