Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 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 | 118.9 in | -6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 203.7 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 69.9 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4844 lb. | -640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.0 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 61.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 57.6 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 48.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 33.2 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | -22.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -31.1 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |