Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,780 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 87 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 927 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 632 mm | 221 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 374 L | 119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,407 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,195 L | 0 L |
2008 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 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |