Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Ford Taurus | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 112.9 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 202.9 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 78.8 in | 76.2 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 77.2 in | 60.7 in | 16.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 4015 lb. | 1563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.9 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 56.3 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.9 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 56.9 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 55.8 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.1 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.9 in | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.2 in | 0.0 in | 50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 37.7 in | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 37.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 20.1 | 34.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | 88.2 ft3 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition 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 |