Ford Taurus X (2009) vs. Hyundai Elantra (2018) Specs

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2009 Ford Taurus X and 2018 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

Model Year	2009	2018
Model	Ford Taurus X	Hyundai Elantra
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	106.3 in	6.6 in
Length	200.3 in	179.9 in	20.4 in
Width	74.9 in	70.9 in	4 in
Height	67.4 in	56.5 in	10.9 in
Curb Weight	4033 lb.	3109 lb.	924 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	14.0 gal.	5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.8 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	56.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	53.4 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	42.2 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.3 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.9 in	55.3 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.4 in	51.9 in	4.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	35.7 in	4.1 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)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	36.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	14.4 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.4 ft³	14.4	33 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.2 ft³	14.4 ft³	70.8 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

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