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2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 105.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 188.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 63.2 in | -7.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3330 lb. | 13 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 54.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 51.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.1 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 53.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 33.9 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -16.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
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