Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 188.9 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 74.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 70.2 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 4826 lb. | -622 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.4 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.4 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.1 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 35.5 in | 3 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 | 30.1 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 43.3 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | 0.1 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 |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |