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2006 Ford Taurus and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 174.7 in | 22.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 67.7 in | -11.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3254 lb. | 89 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 49.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -49.3 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 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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