Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 191.9 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 72.0 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.8 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3412 lb. | 621 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 54.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 45.0 in | -4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.1 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 52.1 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.1 in | 3.7 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.4 | 32 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 69.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Altima.