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2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Mercury Sable Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mercury Sable | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.9 in | -4.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 202.1 in | -4.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 61.5 in | -5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3670 lb. | -327 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.6 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 41.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
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 2008 Mercury Sable
| 2008 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |
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