Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,841 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,725 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 66 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 983 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 942 mm | 26 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 467 L | 102 L |
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 |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |