Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Dodge Challenger | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.0 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 197.7 in | 2.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 75.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.0 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3719 lb. | 314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 53.9 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 51.4 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 32.6 in | 7.2 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) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 39.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 16.2 | 31.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 69 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 |
2010 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |