Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Audi A8 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 350 hp@6600 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 115.9 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 199.3 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.6 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4288 lb. | -945 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.3 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.6 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 | 2.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Audi A8.