Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | BMW 2-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 105.9 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 174.5 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3300 lb. | 43 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.1 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.5 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 53.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 33.0 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 3.3 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 |
2014 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |