Dodge Charger (2009) vs. Ford Taurus (2010) Specs

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2009 Dodge Charger and 2010 Ford Taurus Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Dodge Charger	Ford Taurus
Engine	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 368 hp@5800 395 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	120.0 in	112.9 in	7.1 in
Length	200.1 in	202.9 in	-2.8 in
Width	74.5 in	76.2 in	-1.7 in
Height	58.2 in	60.7 in	-2.5 in
Curb Weight	4243 lb.	4415 lb.	-172 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	57.9 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.2 in	56.3 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.9 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.2 in	37.8 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.6 in	56.9 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.2 in	55.8 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.2 in	38.1 in	2.1 in
Total Legroom	82 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume	16.2 ft³	20.1 ft³	-3.9 ft³

2009 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	I previously owned a crossover vehicle and this car has much more leg room. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	Plenty of leg room and comfortable seats for long road trips.No knees bumping the front seats even with the front seats all the way back. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Enough roon for a big guy like me to be totally comfortable. No having to hold my legs in an odd position, like one of my past cars, or put my left arm in an uncomfortable spot to be able to relax it. Having big feet makes many cars torture devices. see full Dodge Charger review
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Lots of room, this is a big car. see full Dodge Charger review

2009 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD	VERY roomy. I am a big guy (just over 6 feet and 300lbs) and I am very comfortable in this car. It has almost as much room up front as my 1966 Impala! see full Dodge Charger review

2010 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
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review

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