Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Acura RDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 104.3 in | 8.6 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 180.7 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 73.6 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 65.2 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 3743 lb. | 272 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.0 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2011 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |