Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 153 hp@4900 185 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 111.0 in | -2.5 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 195.2 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3461 lb. | -118 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 56.9 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 1 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 |
2013 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.