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2008 Ford Taurus X and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 197.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 78.9 in | -4 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 70.4 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4731 lb. | -527 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 61.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 50.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 40.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 33.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | 0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Explorer.
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