Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.4 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 187.2 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 75.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 68.0 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 5300 lb. | -1096 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 35.6 in | 4.2 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 31.0 | 16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 14.2 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |