Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.2 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 202.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 76.9 in | -2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.9 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4494 lb. | -461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.2 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.0 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 64.7 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.3 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 62.0 in | -11.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 31.8 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 83.0 ft3 | -35.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -55.4 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 2013 Volkswagen Routan.