Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Honda Civic | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,630 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,315 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 47 L | 25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,201 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 428 L | 65 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 15.1 | -13.1 L |
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 |
2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review |
2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review |
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