Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Expedition | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 119.0 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 205.8 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 78.7 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 76.7 in | -16 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 5352 lb. | -1337 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 63.0 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 64.3 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 62.4 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.1 in | -60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 60.9 ft3 | -40.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 110.5 ft3 | -90.4 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 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 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 |