Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 196 kW@5400 438 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,780 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 87 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,016 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 935 mm | 53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 632 mm | -632 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 374 L | 107 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 1,407 L | 16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 2,195 L | 15 |
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 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |