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2011 Ford Taurus and 2010 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 173 kW@8500 216 Nm@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,154 mm | 4,460 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,935 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,542 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,390 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 60 L | 16 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 970 mm | 21 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 935 mm | 25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,222 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 818 mm | 150 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 569 L | 215 L | 354 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Taurus
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. 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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