Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 99.4 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 175.4 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 68.5 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3016 lb. | 327 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 52.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.3 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.9 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 52.9 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 51.9 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 33.0 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 11.0 ft3 | 6 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 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |