Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler Sebring | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 112.9 in | -4 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 200.3 in | -9.7 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 74.9 in | -3.7 in |
Height | 59.0 in | 67.4 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3499 lb. | 4033 lb. | -534 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 58.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.8 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 56.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 47.4 ft3 | -33.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -71.3 ft3 |
2009 Chrysler Sebring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Beats Accord in seat comfort. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Largest in its class so far as I can tell after going from dealership to dealship to compare. see full Chrysler Sebring review |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |