Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Rogue | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 105.9 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 182.9 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.3 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3267 lb. | 76 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.5 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 53.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 51.2 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.3 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 28.9 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 57.9 ft3 | -40.9 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 |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
Great for long trips and heated seats see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
With leather, power seats allows for height adjustment to LOWER the seat. The non-power seats in the S (not SL) have no height adjustment and are far too high for an average male driver. Wide enough to fit an average 6 ft male. see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
uncomfortable for 6 ft 2 in driver see full Nissan Rogue review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD |
My previous vehicle, a Lancer had more legroom than this vehicle. see full Nissan Rogue review |