Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan LEAF | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 175.0 in | 27.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.7 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 61.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3366 lb. | 603 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 20 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.2 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.5 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.5 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 50.0 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 31.1 in | 7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 20.1 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |