Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.0 in | 9.9 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 168.9 in | 34 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 67.1 in | 9.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 65.2 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 3147 lb. | 868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.8 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 50.1 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 46.7 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 | -44.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have logged many miles with family in tow. There is ample space in both the front and rear. Actually surprising considering the diminuitive size of the PT. The extra leg room for the rear passengers comes at the expense of cargo space. Tiny trunk that is difficult to access if you are tall. Costco runs are always interesting. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review |