Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Hyundai Veloster | |
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@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.3 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 166.1 in | 34.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 70.5 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 55.1 in | 12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2943 lb. | 1090 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 55.6 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.9 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.3 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 54.0 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.6 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 31.7 in | 8.1 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) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 38.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.5 | 31.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | 50.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Hyundai Veloster.