Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,555 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,277 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,447 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 52 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 986 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 907 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 532 L | -51 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 1,371 L | 16 |
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 2015 Buick Encore.