Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 115.6 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 203.2 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 73.8 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 58.0 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3969 lb. | 64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.1 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.0 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.4 in | -1.6 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) | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 17.0 | 30.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 68.2 ft3 |
2008 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 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |