Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 109.8 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 192.5 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.8 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4165 lb. | -822 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 59.3 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.2 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.2 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 59.6 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -25.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -66.7 ft3 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |