| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 185.7 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 75.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 67.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4282 lb. | -78 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 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) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 32.1 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
| 2008 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 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |