Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Dodge Magnum | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.0 in | 108.5 in | 11.5 in |
Length | 197.7 in | 197.6 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3896 lb. | 3343 lb. | 553 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 57.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 54.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 56.6 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
2007 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 425-horsepower 6.1L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It needed to fit three toddler seats across and does. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Roomy! For 5 passengers, everyone is completely comfortable. see full Dodge Magnum review |
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 |