| Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Ford Taurus | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 108.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Length | 198.8 in | 197.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.0 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 56.1 in | 13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4345 lb. | 3343 lb. | 1002 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 57.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 54.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 38.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 56.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 55.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 0.0 in | 40.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 0.0 in | 32.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 17.0 | 30.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 70.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford Explorer.
| 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 |