Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Cadillac Escalade | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 403 hp@5700 417 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.0 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 202.5 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 79.0 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 75.9 in | -15.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 5691 lb. | -1276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 65.3 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 64.4 in | -8.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 65.2 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 60.6 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -25.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 60.3 ft3 | -40.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -88.8 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2010 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lots of room for the driver and passenger see full Cadillac Escalade review |