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2012 Ford Taurus and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 176.2 in | 26.7 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 59.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1078 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -45.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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