Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Lincoln MKS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 204.1 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 75.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 61.6 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4138 lb. | -105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.6 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.9 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.3 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 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) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 18.4 | 29 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | 66.8 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 Lincoln MKS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seat comfort see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This the best point of this car. The leather, from Scotland, is the best I have experienced in a car... And the room is such that my 6 foot son feels separate from me when along for the drive. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are the most comfortable ones I have sat in, the lumbar adjustment is great, not only goes in and out ( harder / softer ), it also has an adjustment for up aand down. see full Lincoln MKS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Honeslty hard to explain. My kids feel like they are on a couch. Heated. see full Lincoln MKS review |