Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6800 161 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.1 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 179.3 in | 21 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.6 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.1 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3501 lb. | 703 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.6 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 | -18.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 35.7 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 72.9 ft3 | 12.3 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 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |