Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 202.1 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 74.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 61.5 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3820 lb. | 595 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.8 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.7 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.6 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.6 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 41.2 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
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 |
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 |