Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 103.9 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 177.1 in | 20.5 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.3 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 66.7 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3468 lb. | -125 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 54.9 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 44.0 in | 11.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -51.9 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 |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |