Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,897 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,692 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,003 kg | 1,778 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 72 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,013 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 983 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 1,121 L | 568 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 1,979 L | 19.1 |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
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 Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
2015 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 |
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