Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Trax | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 108.5 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 167.2 in | 197.6 in | -30.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 56.1 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3048 lb. | 3343 lb. | -295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 57.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 54.5 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.6 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 55.7 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 38.9 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.7 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 48.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 |
2016 Chevrolet Trax Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's much more room inside the Trax than many people expect given its compact exterior. At 5-9, I could sit behind myself with a few inches of knee room to spare. But if the people in the front seats are taller than me, those in the back seat better be shorter. The Renegade and 500X have about the same amount of rear knee room as the Trax. They have a couple inches more shoulder room, though, so fitting three people in back is a little less of a squeeze. (It will still help if they enjoy physical contact with one another.) The Honda HR-V isn't wider, but does have a few more inches of rear legroom. On the other hand, the rear seats in the Nissan JUKE and MINI Countryman are tighter than that in the Trax. see full Chevrolet Trax review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Trax.
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 |