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Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Taurus and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2006 Ford Taurus and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Ford Taurus Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,756 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 5,019 mm 4,676 mm 1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,516 kg 1,673 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 68 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 1,006 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 935 mm 53 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 968 L -487 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.0 2,214 L 15

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus

2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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