Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Lexus IS (2009) Specs

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2006 Ford Taurus and 2009 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Ford Taurus	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	107.5 in	1 in
Length	197.6 in	180.1 in	17.5 in
Width	73.0 in	70.9 in	2.1 in
Height	56.1 in	56.1 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3343 lb.	3455 lb.	-112 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	17.2 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	37.2 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.4 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	54.1 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.9 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.7 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.6 in	52.7 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.7 in	53.7 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	30.6 in	8.3 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	6.6 in
Cargo Volume	17.0 ft³	13.0 ft³	4 ft³

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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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review
2008	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review

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