Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Hyundai Veracruz | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 257 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 110.4 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 190.6 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 76.6 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.9 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4441 lb. | -237 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.5 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 60.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.4 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 56.1 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 45.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 31.5 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -1.6 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 |
2010 Hyundai Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |