Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda Mazda5 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 117 kW@6000 221 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,585 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,568 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,001 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,001 mm | 987 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 942 mm | -942 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,252 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 775 mm | -775 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 320 L | 161 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 1,257 L | 16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 2,008 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |