Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 109.5 in | -1 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 186.6 in | 11 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.3 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.7 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4254 lb. | -911 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.6 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 58.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 60.6 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.5 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -50.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |