Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Nissan Xterra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,539 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,542 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,821 kg | 1,882 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 80 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 991 mm | 1,013 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 998 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,171 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 874 mm | 94 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 569 L | 997 L | -428 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 | 1,860 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 |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are supportive without being rigid. I like the easy to clean, removable seating material. see full Nissan Xterra review |
2006 Nissan Xterra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The rear seat on the XTerra is not spacious, but it is sufficient for shorter adults, kids, and pets. At 6'4", I'm cramped and the narrow door opening doesn't help with access. Still, it's far less clastrophobic than the FJ Cruiser. see full Nissan Xterra review |