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2012 Ford Taurus and 2006 Mercury Mariner Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mercury Mariner | |
| Engine | |||
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 103.2 in | 9.7 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 174.9 in | 28 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 70.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 68.0 in | -7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 3258 lb. | 757 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.2 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 49.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -46.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 2006 Mercury Mariner
| 2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The seats have plush cushioning, lumbar control and position control. The seats are leather/vinyl (I think leather, but not sure) with center punched suede allowing some air circulation. All good for greater comfort on long trips see full Mercury Mariner review |
| 2006 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Rear seat room is limited, seats firm, but little side support see full Mercury Mariner review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For long drives even with leather it can get uncomfortable. A little more support and padding would be good in the seat. see full Mercury Mariner review |
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