Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 111.0 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 195.2 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 72.2 in | 4 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 57.5 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4343 lb. | 3461 lb. | 882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.2 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.1 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.1 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.2 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 20.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
2013 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 |
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.