Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5600 377 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,823 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,180 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 91 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 836 mm | -835 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 871 mm | 107 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 744 mm | 109 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 255 L | 238 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,311 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,515 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 |
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |