| Model Year | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Ascent | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 113.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 196.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 76.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 71.6 in | -10.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4430 lb. | -415 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.3 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 41.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 61.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 60.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 47.5 ft3 | -27.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 86.5 ft3 | -66.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Ascent.