Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercury Mariner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.1 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 175.2 in | 22.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.7 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3341 lb. | 2 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.4 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 49.1 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.6 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -49.3 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |