Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Cadillac ELR | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.1 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 186.0 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.7 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 55.9 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4050 lb. | -35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 10.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 36.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 52.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 49.9 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 48.6 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.6 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 9.6 ft3 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review |
2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Cadillac ELR.