Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru WRX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 104.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 180.9 in | 16.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 58.1 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3267 lb. | 76 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 55.6 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 52.2 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.1 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 54.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.1 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 35.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 5 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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |