Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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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 | 117.3 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 198.3 in | 2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.3 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 69.7 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4502 lb. | -298 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 61.5 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.2 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 60.8 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 58.0 in | -1.6 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 | 54.9 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 45.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 33.7 in | -0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 55.5 ft3 | -8.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -11.6 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas.