Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,864 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,584 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 904 mm | -903 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) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 462 L | 31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 16.3 | -14.3 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 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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