Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | BMW X6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 115.5 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 192.1 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.1 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.5 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.9 in | -1.4 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 | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.9 in | 3.9 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 20.1 | 27.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 51.2 ft3 | 34 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 |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable,deep, luxurious and spacious rear seating (no middle seat) positioning your passengers in from the doors and with a usable middle platform. Awesome headroom for a coupe style car - I am 6ft and can sit tall. see full BMW X6 review |
2009 BMW X6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
angle of seat back not adjustable. Ingress & egress without roof mounted grab handles! see full BMW X6 review |