| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,912 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,135 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 85 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 950 mm | 28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 886 mm | -33 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 385 L | 108 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
| 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 |
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |