Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Escape | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.9 in | 7 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 178.1 in | 24.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.4 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 66.3 in | -5.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 3515 lb. | 500 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.1 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.4 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.4 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.8 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -47.7 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |