Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Audi A3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 236 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 101.5 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 168.7 in | 34.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.5 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 56.0 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3660 lb. | 755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.3 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.8 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -34.5 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 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |