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Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Nissan Sentra (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Taurus and 2009 Nissan Sentra specs.

2006 Ford Taurus and 2009 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Ford Taurus Nissan Sentra  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 105.7 in 2.8 in
Length 197.6 in 179.8 in 17.8 in
Width 73.0 in 70.5 in 2.5 in
Height 56.1 in 59.5 in -3.4 in
Curb Weight 3343 lb. 2853 lb. 490 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.9 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.5 in 54.1 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.4 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.3 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.6 in 55.1 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.7 in 53.0 in 2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.9 in 34.5 in 4.4 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.9 in (over 2 rows) 4.2 in
Cargo Volume 17.0 ft3 13.1 ft3 3.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus

2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Nissan Sentra

2009 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Very roomy rear seats that fold for access to the trunk. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
drivers seat very adjustable see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Have leather, great lumbar support, driven over 10hrs, like nothing. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Lumbar support exactly how I like it. Legs dont fall asleep after long drive. Cool cloth and comfortable lateral support and perfect driving position. see full Nissan Sentra review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Large for this class of car see full Nissan Sentra review
 
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