Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,498 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,758 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 66 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,118 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 945 mm | -944 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) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 691 L | -198 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 24.4 | -23.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,951 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |