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2006 Ford Taurus and 2012 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 247 hp@5700 250 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 118.1 in | -9.6 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 202.9 in | -5.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 79.2 in | -6.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 68.4 in | -12.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4337 lb. | -994 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 64.4 in | -7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 58.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 63.5 in | -6.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 66.1 in | -10.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 93.1 ft3 | -76.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -131.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Odyssey
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
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