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Ford Taurus (2012) vs. Fiat 500L (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Ford Taurus and 2015 Fiat 500L specs.

2012 Ford Taurus and 2015 Fiat 500L Specifications

Model Year 2012 2015  
Model Ford Taurus Fiat 500L  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.9 in 102.8 in 10.1 in
Length 202.9 in 167.3 in 35.6 in
Width 76.2 in 69.8 in 6.4 in
Height 60.7 in 65.7 in -5 in
Curb Weight 4015 lb. 3203 lb. 812 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.0 in 40.7 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 57.3 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.3 in 54.9 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 40.0 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.7 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 54.6 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.8 in 49.4 in 6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 36.7 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 80 in (over 2 rows) 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.1 ft3 22.4 ft3 -2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 20.1 ft3 68.0 ft3 -47.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Fiat 500L

2015 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 The front seats in the 500 (no L) aren't my favorite aspect of the car (to put it lightly). Those in the 500L are totally different. They're not luxurious. They're not sporty. But they're firm without being overly firm and the way the seatback angles forward from its midpoint provides excellent mid-back support. A power lumbar adjuster is available, but the tested car lacked this feature and I didn't miss it. The Soul's front seats are flatter, firmer, lacking in lumbar support, and generally much less comfortable. see full Fiat 500L review
2015 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The 500L's rear seat, which slides and reclines, is mounted very high off the floor, and consequently provides better thigh support than most. Slide it all the way back, and legroom is plentiful (if still not as plentiful as in the Kia). But combine the high cushion with the optional panoramic sunroof, and even though I'm only 5-9 my scalp nearly touched the headliner. Anyone who intends to carry people over 5-10 in the back seat best skip the sunroof. Without it the 500L has much more rear headroom. see full Fiat 500L review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Fiat 500L

2015 Fiat 500L Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
This isn't a problem for me exactly, but I've noticed other reviewers have mentioned it. The front seats are firm and I've been told that the seat fabric in some of the other models can be a bit slick. It took me a few days to get fully accustomed to the seats and find the position that works best for me. I like the firmness because it gives extra support. It's certainly something you'll want to pay attention to when you test drive it. see full Fiat 500L review
 
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