| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 189.9 in | 13 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 75.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 71.5 in | -10.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4400 lb. | -385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 32.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -23.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 46.3 ft3 | -26.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -68.7 ft3 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |