Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 3,028 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 5,100 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,887 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,821 kg | 2,138 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 102 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,036 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 996 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 950 mm | 18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 996 mm | -996 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,514 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 874 mm | -874 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 569 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 1,937 L | 19.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 2,900 L | 18.1 |
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 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango review |