Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 228 kW@6200 409 Nm@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 | 2,868 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,755 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,404 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 100 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 878 L | -385 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 31.0 | -30 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,010 L | 0 L |
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 |