Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 202.9 in | 192.5 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 75.8 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 60.7 in | 68.1 in | -7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4015 lb. | 4165 lb. | -150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.9 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 59.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 57.1 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 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 | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.1 | 42.3 ft3 | -22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -63.6 ft3 |
2010 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Large enough, easy entry/exit 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 |