Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.1 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 186.2 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 68.1 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 56.1 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 3435 lb. | 908 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.5 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 51.0 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.7 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 52.6 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.9 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |