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2006 Ford Taurus and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 184.6 in | 13 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 67.9 in | -11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 3516 lb. | -173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 57.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -26.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 39.7 ft3 | -22.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -63.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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