Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Buick Verano | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.7 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 183.9 in | 19 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 71.5 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 58.4 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3550 lb. | 419 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.7 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.9 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 51.9 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.7 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 5.8 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 |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'3. With the seat all the way back I can't reach the pedals. I really don't need to say more. see full Buick Verano review |
2015 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If you're tall, prepare for cramping if you have anyone needing to sit behind you. I cannot explain the lack of room here. With my seat in my long range riding position (as far back as I can go with my feet still reaching the pedals) there is 1 and a half inches between the edge of the back seat and the kneeboard on the back of the drivers seat. There is no human capable of putting their leg behind that. see full Buick Verano review |