Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mercury Montego | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 200.9 in | -0.6 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 61.5 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3819 lb. | 385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.8 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 41.9 in | -2.1 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) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 21.2 | 26.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 64 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 |
2006 Mercury Montego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
It is huge. see full Mercury Montego review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My parents are aging & dad has a replaced hip. The height of both the front & rear seats makes it easier to get in & out of the car. see full Mercury Montego review |