| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 97.1 in | 11.4 in | 
| Length | 197.6 in | 143.1 in | 54.5 in | 
| Width | 73.0 in | 66.5 in | 6.5 in | 
| Height | 56.1 in | 55.5 in | 0.6 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2700 lb. | 643 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 50.9 in | 6.4 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 39.0 in | 17.6 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 27.5 in | 11.4 in | 
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 68.8 in (over 2 rows) | 12.3 in | 
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 | 12.8 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 | 
| 2008 Mini Convertible Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							no leg room see full Mini Convertible review |