| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Nissan 350Z | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 169.8 in | 30.5 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 71.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 52.1 in | 15.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3339 lb. | 694 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.2 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.6 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 0.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 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) | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 71.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 6.8 | 40.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 | 78.4 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 |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |