Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Pontiac Montana SV6 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5600 216 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 5,222 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 95 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 988 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 968 mm | -968 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 762 L | -281 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 2,110 L | 15 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 3,865 L | 14 |
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 |
2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are very comfortable and roomy compared to the Chrysler Town and Country see full Pontiac Montana SV6 review |