| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Expedition | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 108.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 197.6 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 78.8 in | 73.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 77.2 in | 56.1 in | 21.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5578 lb. | 3343 lb. | 2235 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 10 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 57.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 54.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 56.6 in | 7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.9 in | 55.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.6 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.0 ft3 | 17.0 | 38 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 91.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Ford Expedition.
| 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 |