Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.3 in | -6.4 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 200.2 in | 0.1 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.1 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.9 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4585 lb. | -381 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 65.0 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.6 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 64.6 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 66.1 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 38.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 61.1 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 50.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 36.3 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 87.1 ft3 | -39.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -64.8 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 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |