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2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Acura TL Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Acura TL | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 189.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3483 lb. | -140 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.3 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.9 in | 4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura TL
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
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