Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Buick Encore | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@4900 201 Nm@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 | 5,022 mm | 4,277 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,507 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 | 1,382 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 | 973 mm | 907 mm | 66 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 479 L | 532 L | -53 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.9 | 1,371 L | 15.9 |
2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
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 |
2013 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review |
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