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2014 Dodge Durango and 2011 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Durango | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 268 kW@5150 529 Nm@4250 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,043 mm | 2,868 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,110 mm | 5,154 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,801 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,348 kg | 2,003 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 76 L | 17 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,481 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 968 mm | 12 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,280 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,087 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 0 mm | 800 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 569 L | -82 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,351 L | 20.1 | -19.1 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,393 L | 20.1 | -18.1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Durango
| 2014 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review | |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
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