Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 114.6 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 180.7 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 79.3 in | -23.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3425 lb. | -82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 51.1 in | -11.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.4 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.8 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.5 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 50.5 in | -12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 59.6 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 59.8 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -61.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -118.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.