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Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Ford Expedition (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Ford Expedition specs.

2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Ford Expedition Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Taurus Ford Expedition  
Engine 3.0L V6
OHV-2v
114 kW@4900
251 Nm@3950
5.4L V8
OHC-3v
224 kW@5000
495 Nm@3750
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,756 mm 3,023 mm -1 mm
Length 5,019 mm 5,245 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 2,002 mm -1 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,961 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,516 kg 2,530 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 106 L -38 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,605 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,529 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,044 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 1,011 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,618 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,521 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 993 mm -5 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 973 mm -973 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,318 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,275 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 958 mm -958 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,995 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 527 L -46 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.0 1,557 L 16
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.0 3,067 L 14

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus

2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review
 
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