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Ford Taurus (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Ford Taurus Toyota Highlander  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,756 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 5,019 mm 4,785 mm 1 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,425 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,516 kg 1,805 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 73 L -5 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 968 mm 1,019 mm 967 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,415 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 988 mm 973 mm 15 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 481 L 292 L 189 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 17.0 1,198 L 16
Cargo Volume, Maximum 17.0 2,701 L 15

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus

2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
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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