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 |
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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 |
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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |