Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Scion iA | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 101.2 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 171.7 in | 25.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 66.7 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.5 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 2416 lb. | 927 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 11.6 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.2 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.1 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 48.6 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 50.0 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 49.5 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 34.4 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 3.7 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 |
2016 Scion iA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Sitting behind my 5-9 self in the Scion iA, I have about an inch of knee room, which is an inch more than I have in the Fiesta. While other small sedans don't tend to be much better, the Nissan Versa has a far roomier rear seat. Note that while a car must be nearly the best if not the best in an area to warrant a "why to buy," it doesn't have to be nearly the worst to warranty a "why not to buy," only not good. see full Scion iA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Scion iA.