Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Scion FR-S | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 101.2 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 166.7 in | 30.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.9 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 50.6 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2758 lb. | 585 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.1 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.0 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 51.7 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 45.3 in | 10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 29.9 in | 9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.8 in (over 2 rows) | 9.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 | 10.1 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 |
2014 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Unlike a Mazda Miata or Nissan 370Z, the FR-S has a rear seat. But even a driver of middling height will position the front seat just inches away from the rear seat, leaving too little room for a rear passenger's legs. It would help if there was enough space beneath the front seats for the rear passengers' feet, but there isn't. To even carry children in the back, occupants of the front seats must slide forward. The back seat will serve in a pinch, but the FR-S isn't viable for frequent use by four people. The late, lamented Mazda RX-8 was capable of carrying four adults thanks more intelligent packaging. see full Scion FR-S review |
2014 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
Although form-fitting, the seats are incredibly comfortable, even for the big and tall crowd. The car fits like a bespoke suit. The back seat is suitable only for toddlers. see full Scion FR-S review |
2014 Scion FR-S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
Again, if your metric includes back seats, forget it. These are only here for insurance purposes. Seriously. see full Scion FR-S review |
2013 | 2dr Coupe 200-horsepower 2.0L H4 6-speed manual RWD |
If you are a larger person walk right by it, i'm only slightly above average (5-11, 190) and just wearing a coat can make for a tight fit. But if you do fit you can drive it for hours no problem. see full Scion FR-S review |