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2012 Ford Taurus and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 192.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.2 in | 3 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 56.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3471 lb. | 944 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 54.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 45.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 34.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review | |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
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