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Ford Taurus X (2009) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Ford Taurus X and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2009 Ford Taurus X and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2009 2006  
Model Ford Taurus X Nissan Altima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5800
249 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 110.2 in 2.7 in
Length 200.3 in 192.3 in 8 in
Width 74.9 in 70.4 in 4.5 in
Height 67.4 in 57.9 in 9.5 in
Curb Weight 4033 lb. 3274 lb. 759 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 20.0 gal. -1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.8 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 56.3 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.2 in 53.0 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.9 in -3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.6 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.9 in 56.0 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 54.5 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.4 in 3.4 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) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.4 ft3 15.6 ft3 1.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.4 ft3 15.6 31.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.2 ft3 15.6 ft3 69.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Taurus X

2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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