Ford Taurus (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2006) Specs

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2008 Ford Taurus and 2006 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2006
Model	Ford Taurus	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	105.3 in	7.6 in
Length	200.4 in	186.8 in	13.6 in
Width	74.5 in	70.1 in	4.4 in
Height	61.5 in	56.7 in	4.8 in
Curb Weight	3814 lb.	3589 lb.	225 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	38.7 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	56.1 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.7 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.1 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.5 in	54.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.1 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.3 in	36.5 in	4.8 in
Total Legroom	82.6 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	3.8 in
Cargo Volume	21.2 ft³	15.2 ft³	6 ft³

2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2008	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review

2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2005	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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