Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chrysler Aspen | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 200.8 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 76.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 74.3 in | -13.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4859 lb. | -844 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.8 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 58.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 67.3 ft3 | -47.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -82.3 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |