| Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 101.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 157.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 68.0 in | 5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.1 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2870 lb. | 473 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 51.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 49.6 in | 7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 32.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 7.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 | -23.7 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 2021 Mini Hardtop.