Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Honda Accord | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6500 370 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,882 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,496 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 56 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,003 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,026 mm | 967 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 569 L | 473 L | 96 L |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 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 |
2020 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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