Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Mustang | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.1 in | 1.4 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 188.3 in | 9.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.4 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 54.4 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3526 lb. | -183 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.9 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.8 in | 3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 47.4 in | 8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 30.6 in | 8.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.6 in (over 2 rows) | 8.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
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 |
2016 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This "why not" should not come as a surprise. Neither the Mustang nor the Audi has much rear legroom. Plus in the Mustang my head was pressed against the rear window, and I'm only 5-9. The Mustang coupe's rear seat is viable only for people up to 5-6 or so in height. The Audi has a little more rear headroom. As does the Mustang convertible. If you will be putting people into the rear seat of the Mustang, you should turn off the "easy entry" feature. When it's activated, this feature automatically motors the seat backward when the engine is shut off, reducing rear legroom to near zero. I was nearly trapped when I turned the engine off while sitting in the back seat to take photos. If you want a V8-powered coupe with a roomy rear seat, get a Dodge Challenger. Both the Mustang and the RS 5 do a better job of transporting luggage than rear seat passengers. Both trunks have about as much capacity as that of the average compact sedan. see full Ford Mustang review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Mustang.