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Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Nissan Altima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Taurus and 2006 Nissan Altima specs.

2006 Ford Taurus and 2006 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Ford Taurus Nissan Altima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,756 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 5,019 mm 4,884 mm 1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,788 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,516 kg 1,379 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 76 L -8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,036 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,430 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,115 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 955 mm 13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 925 mm 63 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 481 L 442 L 39 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus

2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2006 Nissan Altima

2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review
2005 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review
 
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