Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Acura RLX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 198.1 in | 2.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.4 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.7 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3977 lb. | 56 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 36.9 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 14.9 | 32.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2019 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |