Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volvo S60 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.9 in | 6 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 180.2 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 71.4 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 56.2 in | 11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 3393 lb. | 640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.2 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 49.0 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.6 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.2 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.3 in | 6.5 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) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 38.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 13.9 | 33.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 71.3 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 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |