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2006 Ford Taurus and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 118.9 in | -10.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 205.0 in | -7.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 70.4 in | -14.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4790 lb. | -1447 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 62.0 in | -4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.1 in | -4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 61.3 in | -4.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 68.8 ft3 | -51.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -99.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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