Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Pontiac Torrent | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.5 in | -4 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 188.8 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.4 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 69.3 in | -13.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3660 lb. | -317 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.1 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 55.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.3 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 68.6 ft3 | -51.6 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 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |