Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,893 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,796 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,941 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,137 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 85 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 886 mm | -885 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) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 909 L | -416 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 32.1 | -31.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,008 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |