Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,798 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 80 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 879 mm | -878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 902 mm | 76 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 | 765 mm | 88 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 249 L | 244 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,226 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,410 L | 0 L |
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 |