Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Honda Accord | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@6250 211 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 107.9 in | 5 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 191.1 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 71.6 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 57.2 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3375 lb. | 1040 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.8 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 6.1 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 |
2007 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
passengers are really happy with the room. the leather seating is soft. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review |
2007 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Backache see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review |