Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 3,995 mm | 2 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 48 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 0 mm | 968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 0 mm | 988 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 481 L | 150 L | 331 L |
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |