Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Dodge Durango | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 119.2 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 200.8 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 74.3 in | -18.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4713 lb. | -1370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 58.7 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.2 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.2 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.6 in | -59.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.4 in | -34.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 68.4 ft3 | -51.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -85.4 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |