Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 101.5 in | 7 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 168.7 in | 28.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3263 lb. | 80 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.8 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -37.6 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |