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2008 Ford Taurus and 2015 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,090 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,892 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 2,020 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,013 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,461 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,098 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 600 L | 391 L | 209 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 1,198 L | 20.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 2,370 L | 19.2 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus
| 2008 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
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