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2006 Ford Taurus and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 121.2 in | -12.7 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 202.5 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 68.9 in | -12.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4498 lb. | -1155 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 63.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 64.7 in | -8.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 64.8 in | -9.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -66 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 144.4 ft3 | -127.4 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 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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