Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | BMW X5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,666 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,235 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 93 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 899 mm | -898 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,897 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 674 L | -181 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 23.8 | -22.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,540 L | 1 L |
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 |
2006 BMW X5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We loved the seating and overall room. This was a favortie car for road trips to the mountains or wherever. see full BMW X5 review |