Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,868 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,192 mm | 5,154 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,829 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,831 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,028 kg | 1,821 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 76 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 960 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 968 mm | 20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 970 mm | 0 mm | 970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 569 L | 193 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 20.1 | -18.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 20.1 | -17.1 L |
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |