Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
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 | 1,790 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 |
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 |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |