Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.0 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 206.5 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.8 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 77.2 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 5805 lb. | -1601 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.2 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 60.2 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 63.7 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.9 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 51.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 50.2 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 37.7 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -23.1 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 |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |