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2012 Ford Taurus and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 99.4 in | 13.5 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 176.6 in | 26.3 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 68.3 in | 7.9 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 65.0 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3350 lb. | 1065 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 51.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -11.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -37.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Forester
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review |
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