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 | 2,868 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,174 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,197 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 83 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 960 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 843 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 691 L | -198 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,991 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 3,293 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 |
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 |