Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Murano | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 111.2 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 192.8 in | 4.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.4 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.6 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3790 lb. | -447 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.9 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.6 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 58.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.7 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | -52.9 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 |
2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Nissan Murano.