Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,689 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,425 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,516 kg | 1,595 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 72 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,011 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 925 mm | 63 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 481 L | 297 L | 184 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 1,124 L | 16 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 2,282 L | 15 |
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 |
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 |