| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Volvo V60 Cross Country | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5400 266 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.2 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 182.6 in | 17.7 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 73.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 60.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3602 lb. | 602 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 55.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.5 in | 6.3 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) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 38.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 15.2 | 32.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 | 41.4 ft3 |
| 2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country.