Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 443 hp@5500 479 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 120.7 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 196.8 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 61.4 in | -0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 5060 lb. | -717 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 41.8 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | -42.9 ft3 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo.