Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 186.5 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 73.6 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.9 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4290 lb. | -86 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 61.1 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 61.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.0 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 48.5 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 48.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 34.6 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -23.7 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 |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |