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2010 Ford Taurus and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 105.1 in | 7.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 188.7 in | 14.2 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 69.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 63.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3535 lb. | 880 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.5 in | -1.5 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 | 39.1 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, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -46.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Ford Taurus
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 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 |
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