Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Mitsubishi Montero | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 215 hp@5500 248 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 109.7 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 190.2 in | 7.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 74.2 in | -18.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4787 lb. | -1444 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.5 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.5 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.6 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.2 in | 3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.2 in | -25.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 102.7 in (over 3 rows) | -21.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 17 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 39.8 | -22.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 91.7 | -74.7 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 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.