Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Lexus RX | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 107.9 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 187.8 in | 9.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.2 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.3 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4178 lb. | -835 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.6 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -63.3 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 |
2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |