Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Aveo | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 108 hp@6400 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 97.6 in | 10.9 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 169.7 in | 27.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 67.3 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.9 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2579 lb. | 764 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 12.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.6 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.8 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.8 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
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 |
2010 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |