Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,765 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,984 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 80 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 869 mm | -868 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 932 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 714 mm | 139 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 467 L | 26 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,393 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,243 L | 0 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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |