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2012 Ford Taurus and 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.3 in | 9.6 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 180.5 in | 22.4 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 67.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 57.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 2975 lb. | 1440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 49.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 51.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 49.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
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