Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota Venza | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in | 3.6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 189.0 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 75.0 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 63.4 in | 4 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4045 lb. | 159 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 60.0 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 34.4 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 70.1 ft3 | 15.1 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 |
2009 Toyota Venza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Room for a family with 2 kids. see full Toyota Venza review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ergonomics. see full Toyota Venza review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
can be reclined 14° see full Toyota Venza review |