Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Ford Taurus | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 108.5 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 197.6 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 3343 lb. | 632 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 57.3 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.5 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 56.6 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.9 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet SS.
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 |