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 | 2,868 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,577 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,814 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,829 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 68 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 963 mm | -962 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 846 mm | -845 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) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 394 L | 99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 13.9 | -11.9 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 |
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 |