Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 114.8 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 189.8 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 76.3 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 69.4 in | -8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 5020 lb. | -605 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 40.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 58.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.6 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -16.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | -48.2 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 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 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |