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 |
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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 |
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 |
2008 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |