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2006 Ford Taurus and 2010 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda RX-8 | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,019 mm | 4,460 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 60 L | 8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 935 mm | 33 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 818 mm | 170 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 481 L | 215 L | 266 L |
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 2010 Mazda RX-8
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
| 2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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