Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6200 257 lb-ft@4700 |
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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 | 107.9 in | 5 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 187.8 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.2 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 66.3 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4348 lb. | -144 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.0 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.6 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 43.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.5 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.8 in | 3 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 40.0 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |