Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Spark | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 98 hp@6200 94 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 93.9 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 142.5 in | 55.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 62.8 in | 10.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.4 in | -2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2345 lb. | 998 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 9.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.9 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 48.6 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 49.6 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 47.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 33.0 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 | -12.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Chevrolet Spark.