Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 115.5 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 191.1 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 76.1 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 69.5 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 5335 lb. | -1131 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.0 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.6 in | 3.2 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) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | 23.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.