Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chevrolet Traverse | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 118.9 in | -6 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 205.0 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 70.4 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4790 lb. | -775 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 62.0 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 61.3 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.8 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.8 in | 1.3 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 | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 68.8 ft3 | -48.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -96.3 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
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 |