Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Scion tC | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 106.3 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 174.0 in | 28.9 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 69.1 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 55.7 in | 5 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 2905 lb. | 1110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.3 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 50.0 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 47.3 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.6 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2007 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |