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2008 Ford Taurus and 2015 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 193.6 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 77.2 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 66.7 in | -5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3814 lb. | 4255 lb. | -441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 61.1 in | -3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 59.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.8 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.3 in | 36.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.6 in (over 2 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | -23.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 38.4 ft3 | -17.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -47.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus
| 2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX
| 2015 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Acura MDX
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