Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,656 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,620 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 63 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 947 mm | -946 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 907 mm | 71 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 716 mm | 137 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 292 L | 201 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 968 L | -967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,792 L | 1 L |
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 |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.