Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6350 353 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,043 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 5,075 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,229 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 93 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 960 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 800 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,804 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 487 L | 6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,351 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,393 L | 0 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 |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading. This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies. On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration. see full Dodge Durango review |
2013 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |