Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercury Monterey | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 120.8 in | -12.3 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 201.0 in | -3.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 76.0 in | -3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 70.8 in | -14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4260 lb. | -917 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.8 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 63.5 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 66.4 in | -10.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.5 in | -30.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 109.1 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 71.6 ft3 | -54.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 131.5 ft3 | -114.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Mercury Monterey.