Ford Taurus (2012) vs. Nissan Altima (2022) Specs

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2012 Ford Taurus and 2022 Nissan Altima Specifications

Model Year	2012	2022
Model	Ford Taurus	Nissan Altima
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5600 280 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	111.2 in	1.7 in
Length	202.9 in	192.9 in	10 in
Width	76.2 in	72.9 in	3.3 in
Height	60.7 in	56.7 in	4 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	3418 lb.	997 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	16.2 gal.	3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.2 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.2 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	0.0 in	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	43.8 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	57.1 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	0.0 in	55.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	35.2 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	15.4 ft³	4.7 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

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