Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Aveo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 97.6 in | 15.3 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 169.7 in | 33.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 67.3 in | 8.9 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 58.9 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 2531 lb. | 1484 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.6 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.6 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.8 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.4 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 7.7 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 |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy and I can sit comfortably without having to adjust the seat very much at all see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As a tall guy I usually have a tough time with back seats but not in my aveo see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2007 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
really uncomfortable see full Chevrolet Aveo review |