Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
6.2L V8 OHV-2v 395 hp@5600 417 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,946 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 5,131 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 2,486 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 98 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,044 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 996 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 991 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 963 mm | -963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,567 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,247 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 650 mm | -650 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 479 L | 90 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 1,708 L | 19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 3,084 L | 17.1 |
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 |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |