Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Dodge Challenger | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 425 hp@6000 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 116.0 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 197.7 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 75.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 57.0 in | 3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 4140 lb. | 203 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.9 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 51.4 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 32.6 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 5.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
2013 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 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review |