Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.2 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 194.9 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 76.0 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.1 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4332 lb. | -128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.0 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.2 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.0 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 55.0 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 45.6 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 28.0 in | 5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.