Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Pontiac Torrent | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,796 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,842 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 63 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 997 L | -504 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 35.2 | -34.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,943 L | 1 L |
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 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |